Heart failure: an active role for GPs and patients
Early diagnosis of heart failure and effective management in primary care prolongs lives, keeps people out of hospital, and improves quality of life. Managing heart failure is complex. High rates of mortality and hospital readmission make this a challenging condition for patients and their GPs. But there are clear principles to support effective management in primary care. This educational visit supported by NPS Medicinewise and the Heart Foundation is part of a multifaceted program designed to: • support GPs in the early diagnosis and classification of heart failure • provide clinical guidance on initiation and ongoing management of medicines • empower…
Sally MuellerAugust 27, 2021
