Be Familiar With the Role of Nonstandard Heart Failure Meds

August 2018

How should heart failure be managed if standard meds aren't enough?

Focus first on triple therapy with an ACEI or ARB, "evidence-based" beta-blocker (carvedilol, etc), and aldosterone antagonist. It reduces mortality in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

Continue to emphasize med adherence...and titrating to target doses.

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Table of Contents

Contraceptives Engage Adolescents in Discussions About Contraception
Neurology & Pain Clarify Risks and Benefits of Gabapentin and Pregabalin
Diabetes Consider Steglatro as Another Flozin for Type 2 Diabetes
Nephrology Optimize Meds in Chronic Kidney Disease
Opioids Ensure Opioid Intolerance Is Documented Correctly
Hypertension Recommend the Right Med Combos for Hypertension
Antibiotics Answer Common Questions About Nitrofurantoin
Heart Failure Be Familiar With the Role of Nonstandard Heart Failure Meds
Practice Dispense All Rx Opioids With a Warning Sticker and Patient Handout
Dermatology Sort Through Treatments for Sunburns and Other Minor Burns