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Heart Failure and Cardio-Renal Syndrome 2: Management Strategies and Case Studies
Educational Objectives:
identify appropriate patient population
review the current data on effectiveness and safety
describe an appropriate "team" for implimentation of the therapy
Emil P. Paganini MD, FACP, FRCP
8:00-9:30
Thursday, February 16
Content Description:
The most important issues here are to have a better understanding of volume excess and its morbitiy associated
with ongoing state of volume expansion. Thus, methods of fluid loss, either by drug or mechanical are extreemly
important.
Identifying the appropriate population and having the ability to intervene early are the most important issues that
are currently under consideration. By establishing a method for control of volume and having the ability to cut
through the delays in referals or the "turf" wars which frequently exist in institutions can make a world of difference
in both effectiveness as well as financial gains.
Assuring the diminution of the risk of therapy and helping increase its overall effect on patient survival and well
being are the most important goals of this approach to patient care, inside or outside of the ICU, inside or outside
of the acute care hospital.
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