SCCM Resource Library-Heart Failure Therapies

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The transcript outlines a presentation on heart failure, focusing on cardiogenic shock and heart failure therapies. It begins with basic cardiac physiology, comparing the heart to a water pump and emphasizing factors like gravity and kinetic energy affecting the cardiovascular system. Classic concepts like cardiac output, stroke volume, and assessment methods such as the Fick equation and thermodilution are reviewed. The speaker discusses Frank-Starling's law, assessing how well the heart stretches and contracts. Various therapies, including the role of pharmacological agents, are detailed, highlighting challenges in treating heart failure. The presentation also addresses management strategies in floor and ICU settings, stressing the importance of adjusting GDMT (Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy) and choosing appropriate inotropes. The speaker underscores a team approach to care, encouraging understanding of the underlying principles to improve treatment decisions, particularly in acute scenarios where hemodynamic assessments guide therapy adjustments.

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One-Hour Concurrent Session | Changing Heart Failure to Heart Success

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Content Type Presentation

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Year 2024

Keywords

heart failure

cardiogenic shock

cardiac physiology

therapies

GDMT

hemodynamic assessments

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