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Shereen Salama1,2,3, Aeman Choudhury1,2,3, Sean P Kane1,2,3
1Shereen Salama, PharmD , PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL.
Abstract:
Chronic heart failure affects over 6 million Americans and is the main reason that people older than 65 years get admitted to the hospital (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020). Management of heart failure requires interdisciplinary efforts involving primary care physicians, cardiologists, nurses, and pharmacists among other providers. Nurses can play a key role in identifying patients at risk for heart failure exacerbation and are often at the front lines providing education regarding medication adherence. This article summarizes the medications used in chronic heart failure and describes common side effects, dosing considerations, and counseling points that are essential for appropriate management.
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