The October academic meeting brought together cardiologists and physicians for a focused session on heart failure, followed by an open discussion and a case.
The session
Dr. Ananya Rao reviewed the diagnosis and classification of heart failure, the four drug classes for reduced ejection fraction, and how to start them safely in everyday practice.
Key discussion points
- How quickly to titrate therapy in patients with low blood pressure
- Monitoring potassium and creatinine when starting a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist
- When to refer for device therapy
The case
A patient with breathlessness and reduced ejection fraction was discussed step by step. The case is now available in the library.
The recorded lecture and slides from the meeting are available in the library.
