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
Do the IV inotropes dobutamine ( Dobutrex, Dobuject ) AND MILRINONE ( Primacor, Milicor …
Consider discontinuing fish oil in CV patients
What are omega-3 fatty acids? ─ Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DH…
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…