Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure in Outpatient Physical Therapy Settings
Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure in Outpatient Physical Therapy Settings is organized by MedBridge Inc.
Course Description:
This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from standard MedBridge courses.
Congestive heart failure is one of the leading causes of hospital admission, morbidity, and mortality. Incidence of and risk for frailty is elevated in heart failure patients. Understanding medical complexity can be daunting and lead many clinicians to undertreat out of fear of adverse events. Physical therapists play a critical role in treatment of heart failure patients. This course aims to improve understanding of medical complexity, medical management, clinical assessment, and effective interventions to improve clinical outcomes and reduce morbidity and mortality for heart failure patients.
Learning Objectives:
• Differentiate the pathophysiology between systolic and diastolic heart failure
• Understand medical management of systolic and diastolic heart failure
• Recognize signs, symptoms, and those at risk for decompensated heart failure
• Understand exercise hemodynamic considerations for clinical decision-making
• Utilize medical diagnostic testing to assist with clinical decision-making
• Demonstrate a stepwise approach for assessment and treatment of the heart failure patient
Video Runtime: 173 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 20 Minutes
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.