Treatment Optimization Challenges Associated With Heart Failure

EP: 1.Identifying Key Risk Factors for Heart Failure

EP: 2.Socioeconomic Factors Impacting Development of Cardiac Disease

EP: 3.Distinguishing Between Heart Failure Classifications

EP: 4.Staging Heart Failure and the Importance of Early Diagnosis

EP: 5.The Role of the Primary Care Physician in Heart Failure Management

EP: 6.Four Pillars of Heart Failure Therapy

EP: 7.Selecting Optimal First-line Therapy for Patients Diagnosed with Heart Failure

EP: 8.Key Takeaways From Heart Failure Clinical Trials

EP: 9.Navigating the Patient Journey Through Heart Failure Diagnosis

EP: 10.Strategies for Treating Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

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EP: 11.Treatment Optimization Challenges Associated With Heart Failure

EP: 12.Financial Barriers Impeding Optimal Heart Failure Treatment

EP: 13.Trajectory of Heart Failure Treatment Strategies

EP: 14.Key Takeaways from Experts in Heart Failure Management

This is a video synopsis/summary of a panel discussion involving Robert Groves, MD; Eugene E. Wright Jr, MD; Nancy Albert, PhD, CCNS, CCRN, CHFN, NE-BC, FAHA, FCCM, FHFSA, FAAN; Nihar Desai, MD, MPH; and Kelly Marie Axsom, MD. Despite remarkable advances, challenges remain in heart failure care. Albert identifies patient barriers such as transportation, scheduling, and medication adherence. However, the biggest issue is optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy because many providers do not maximize therapies. Desai notes that disparities in accessing new technologies could worsen without efforts to reach all patients equally. He advocates redefining the care team and delivery models. Axsom recommends managing patients remotely using home devices and data customized by insights into individuals’ lives. Wright cites overcoming outdated practices and misinformation as gaps, emphasizing education about current evidence. With more advanced practice providers, ongoing learning is essential. In summary, major needs include closing evidence-practice gaps, eliminating disparities, supporting patients holistically, and continuously updating providers on the evolving landscape.

Video synopsis is AI-generated and reviewed by AJMC editorial staff.