Evaluation of Heart Failure in the Internal Medicine Clinic

Evaluation of Heart Failure in the Internal Medicine Clinic
Presentation by
Natohya Henry, Pharm.D.
Kristin Campbell, Pharm.D., Jennifer Campbell, Pharm.D., CDE; Christa George Pharm.D., BCPS, CDE; Kristie Ramser, Pharm.D., CDE, Laura Sprabery, MD, FACP,
Craig Dorko, MD, FACP


Heart Failure
NYHA Classification
Stages of Heart Failure
ACC/AHA 2005 Guidelines
Stages in the development of HF/recommended therapy by stage
CMS Core Measures
Routine Assessment
Evidence-Based Therapies
Symptomatic benefits
Loop Diuretics
Beta Blockers
Evaluation of HF in the Internal Medicine Clinic
Methods
Pre-Intervention
Medical Record Review
Physicians

* Symptoms/ ER visits
* Smoking and smoking cessation
* Diet and daily weights
* Review of results
* Review of ACC/ AHA guidelines
* Review of CMS core measures

Medical Record Review
Baseline Characteristics
Use of Heart Failure Medications in All Patients
Use of Evidence-Based Medications
Conclusions
References

Evaluation of Heart Failure in the Internal Medicine