#460 HFpEF: Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Preserve your sanity while treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Dr Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai) illuminates this confounding cardiac condition.

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Show Segments

• 00:00 Introduction and Advice for Physicians
• 02:24 Case Presentation
• 04:16 Understanding HFpEF
• 08:11 Differential Diagnosis of Dyspnea and Edema
• 11:30 Diagnosing HFPEF: H2F-PEF Score and Testing
• 17:07 Managing Comorbidities in HFpEF
• 20:54 Non-Pharmacological Interventions: Weight Loss and Exercise
• 23:16 Understanding the Challenges of HFpEF
• 25:08 Medications
• 30:13 Promising Results of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
• 36:38 Managing Salt and Water Intake

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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