New Standard Therapy for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

<p>New Standard Therapy for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction - When and How to Introduce SGLT2 Inhibitors</p> <p>Guest: Margaret M. Redfield, M.D.</p> <p>Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.</p> <p>A new class of agents with powerful effects on cardiovascular outcomes has quickly amassed a compelling body of evidence for its use: sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors.</p> <p>Joining us today to discuss the use of SGLT2 inhibitors for the treatment of patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is Margaret M. Redfield, M.D., a cardiologist and heart failure specialist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.</p> <p>Specific topics discussed:</p> <ul><li>Evidence supporting the use of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with HFrEF</li> <li>Treatment impact on patients with heart and renal failure</li> <li>Patients who are ineligible for use of SGLT2 inhibitors</li> <li>How to select patients and begin treatment in the outpatient setting, including titration requirements</li> <li>Collaboration with specialists managing care for patients with diabetes</li> <li>Inpatient treatment</li> <li>Overcoming hesitation among cardiologists in prescribing SGLT2 inhibitors</li> <li>Considerations for the treatment of patients who present with diabetic ketoacidosis</li> </ul> <p>Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at <a href='https://cveducation.mayo.edu'>https://cveducation.mayo.edu</a> or on Twitter <a href='https://www.twitter.com/mayocliniccv'>@MayoClinicCV</a>.</p> <p>NEW Cardiovascular Education App: The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mayo-clinic-cardiovascular-cme/id1578924841'>Apple</a> or <a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mayoclinic.cvcme'>Google</a> stores