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- 00:00 Introduction
- 03:22 Case Presentation: Newly Diagnosed Heart Failure
- 07:26 Using Physical Exam Findings to Guide Diuresis
- 11:58 The Four Pillars of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for Heart Failure
- 15:07 Optimizing Therapy and Follow-Up in Heart Failure Patients
- 22:10 The Benefits of High-Intensity Initiation and Titration of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy
- 28:02 Consideration of Other Medications
- 40:02 Referral to Advanced Heart Failure Specialist
- 49:11 Optimizing Therapy and Follow-Up
- 55:33 Conclusion and Book Recommendation
Credits
- Writer and Producer: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
- Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani
- Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
- Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Michelle Kittleson MD, PhD
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