Southern Medical Journal - Southern Medical Journal CME topic: heart failure management.(CME Topic)
Thursday, December 25th, 2008 Need
Heart failure is a prevalent and morbid chronic disease that occurs in stages. Progression through these stages can be slowed with optimal medical therapy. Initial workup for patients with newly diagnosed heart failure is directed at identifying the underlying cause of left ventricular dysfunction. An assessment of hemodynamic status can be used to direct therapy. Standard treatment includes angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and beta blo…
