Don’t Jump to Spironolactone or Entresto for HFpEF

February 2021

You’ll hear buzz about how to treat heart failure with PRESERVED ejection fraction (HFpEF)...due to anticipated med label updates.

We know heart failure with REDUCED ejection fraction (HFrEF) is from a weak left ventricle that can’t pump effectively.

But over half of HF patients have HFpEF...often due to high blood pressure causing a stiff left ventricle that can’t adequately fill.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Guide Use of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines for Special Populations
COVID-19 Know the Ins and Outs of Giving mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
STIs Shift to Treating Gonorrhea With Just Ceftriaxone
Heart Failure Don’t Jump to Spironolactone or Entresto for HFpEF
COVID-19 Limit Use of Unproven Outpatient Treatments for COVID-19
COVID-19 Point Out Pros and Cons of the Ellume COVID-19 Home Test
Hormone Therapy Be Familiar With Hormone Therapies for Transgender Patients
Gastroenterology Evaluate Appropriate Use of Pancreatic Enzymes
Acne Understand the Role of Winlevi for Acne
Critical Care Have a Plan When ICU Patients Require High Sedative Doses
Inhalers Promote Inhaler Safety and Adherence During Care Transitions