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Episode 03 – Congestive Heart Failure

In this podcast episode, Dr. David and Regan discuss various aspects of congestive heart failure, a chronic condition that affects the ability of the heart to pump blood effectively. They explain the common causes of congestive heart failure, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, and valvular heart disease. They describe the typical symptoms of congestive heart failure, how it is diagnosed using different tests, and the different treatment options for congestive heart failure. Dr. David and Regan share some tips and resources for managing the condition and improving the quality of life of patients. They emphasize the importance of education, communication, and collaboration among health care professionals, patients, and their families.

Image by Regan Washist, MS III

Credit of intro/outro: Joseph McDade (https://josephmcdade.com)

Co-Host: Regan Washist, MSIII

Editor/Reviewer: Michelle Collins

Special thanks to Phil Aguet for editing wizardry.

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2 responses to “Episode 03 – Congestive Heart Failure”

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    Silvia C. Tribble

    Love this! Love the detail on pharm. We are going to do a scenario like this for our crews thanks to your diving into it.

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      davecollinsmd

      Silvia,

      Glad you loved this episode! Our goal is to keep providing high yield content for our friends in EMS to apply to their clinical practice. Please let us know how the scenario goes and if we can be of any help!

      – MMM Crew

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