About this episode
Join us at patreon.com/curbsiders today and save 20% on NEW Annual Memberships with promo code: UNLOCKED. *This offer expires at 3am EST on May 15, 2025. Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and the importance of understanding the underlying causes of heart failure with Dr. Michelle Kittleson (video version). They also answer listener questions and share their picks of the week. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Humor 01:41 Understanding Heart Failure 04:50 Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy 09:57 Practical Approaches to Treatment 13:58 The Importance of Medication Adherence 16:22 Dietary Considerations in Heart Failure 18:24 ED Follow-Ups and Patient Management 20:38 SGLT2 Inhibitors and Infections 25:58 Patient Counseling and Preventative Care 26:33 Picks of the Week