Optimizing meds in patients with HFrEF and CKD Few patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are on optimized meds for heart failure w…
Carvedilol is better than Metoprolol for HF and DM patients As a clinical pharmacy specialist, cardiologists will ask you for your recommendations on…
Strategies to manage DIURETIC resistance As a critical care pharmacist, you will hear debate about the best approach for managing …
Add SGLT2 inhibitors to your HF patients As a clinical pharmacist, you will need to ensure appropriate use of SGLT2 inhibitors (em…
Best DIET in heart failure As a nutrition support pharmacist, you should advise on the best diet for your patients w…
How to DOSE medications for systolic heart failure As a cardiovascular pharmacist, you will be asked more how to dose medications for systol…
Aspirin for PRIMARY prevention is different story As a cardiovascular pharmacist, you will be asked whether "an aspirin a day" i…
Starting ENTRESTO for heart failure As a cardiovascular pharmacist, you will hear lots of buzz about Entresto , a new drug fo…
Keep NEW heart failure guidelines in mind As a clinical pharmacist, you should put NEW heart failure guidelines in perspective . Bi…
Use Inotropes for select cases of acute or end-stage heart failure Overview Do the IV inotropes dobutamine ( Dobutrex, Dobuject ) AND MILRINONE ( Primaco…
Consider discontinuing fish oil in CV patients Overview What are omega-3 fatty acids? Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic …
Aldosterone antagonists Aldosterone antagonist... EXAMPLES: Spironolactone, eplerenone. MECHANISM OF ACTION…
Know the role of empagliflozin (JARDIANCE) in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction As a pharmacist, you will hear buzz about the role of Jardiance (empagliflozin) in manag…
Lifestyle changes to reduce CARDIOvascular risks Lifestyle changes can make big differences in cardiovascular (CV) risk and overall health…
Be skilled in controlling POTASSIUM levels for patients with heart failure Overview Getting POTASSIUM levels right for patients with heart failure can be a balanc…
Using IV iron may improve heart failure symptoms As a clinical pharmacist, you'll hear about using IV iron to improve heart failure s…