Creating New Strategies for Improving Heart Failure Outcomes
LSUHSC/HCSD
LALLIE KEMP MEDICAL CENTER
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE PROGRAM
GHIATH MIKDADI, MD WENDY YOUNG, APRN
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STATISTICS
Effects million persons in US
Costs society $20 billion annually
400,000 to 700,000 diagnosed each year
Hospitalizations increased 155% over the last 20 years
Expected to worsen over next decade
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PROGNOSIS
Frequent hospitalizations
Poor quality of life
Increased morbidity
Overall 5 year survival 50%
Less than 25% receive proper medications and education
LA one of lowest ranked states in HF treatment
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DIANOSTIC TESTS
Chemistry panel
CBC
Lipids
TSH
B-type naturetic peptide level
CXR, EKG
ECHO/MUGA
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TREATMENT
ACE inhibitors/ARB
Beta blockers
Diuretics
HMG Co Reductase Inhibitors
Dietary restrictions
Lifestyle modifications
Patient education, education, education!
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GOALS
Early identification of at risk populations
Proper treatment modalities
Treat co-morbid conditions
Decrease hospitalizations/ER visits
Improve quality of life
Reduce morbidity/mortality
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LKRMC PROGRESS
Increased referrals to HF clinic
Inpatient & outpatient education program
Smoking cessation program
Improved access to procurement program
Instituted BNP level testing
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RESULTS (n=90)
93% on Beta blockers
94% on ACE/ARB
9 hospitalizations
4 ER visits
Improved EF % (10-20%)
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PLANS
Update patient database
Promote networking opportunities
Improved control of co-morbid conditions
Discontinuation of offensive medications
Outpatient IV Lasix protocol
Increased community awareness
Participation in Optimize HF Database
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PREVENTION
Tight BP control
Aggressive treatment of cholesterol
Optimal care of diabetes
Prevent MI, CAD
Treat underlying causes
Beta blockers in MI survivors regardless of EF
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