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Lumped-Parameter and Finite Element Modeling of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Published on: February 13, 2021
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Team Medicine for CHF Treatment
1Division of Cardiology, Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki General Medical Center.
Summary
End stage heart failure (HF) has high mortality. A multidisciplinary disease management program improves patient and family education, behavior, and quality of life, beginning in early HF stages.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Background:
- End-stage heart failure (HF) is associated with high mortality despite advanced therapies.
- Repetitive hospitalizations are strong predictors of fatal outcomes in HF patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the critical role of multidisciplinary disease management programs in improving outcomes for heart failure patients.
- To advocate for the early and continuous implementation of these programs throughout all stages of HF.
Main Methods:
- The abstract discusses the principles and benefits of multidisciplinary disease management programs.
- It highlights patient and family education and behavioral modification as key components.
Main Results:
- Multidisciplinary disease management programs are shown to improve prognosis and quality of life.
- These programs facilitate crucial conversations between healthcare providers, patients, families, and caregivers.
Conclusions:
- A multidisciplinary approach is essential for managing end-stage heart failure.
- Implementing these programs from the earliest stages of HF through to late stages is recommended for better patient outcomes.
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