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Podcast: Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Episode: Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Heart Failure – Section 2.8
Description: Heart failure management has evolved dramatically, and nurses are central to optimizing outcomes and preventing hospital readmissions. In this episode, we break down the core medication classes used in heart failure, including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, diuretics, and newer agents like ARNIs and SGLT2 inhibitors. You’ll learn how these medications improve symptoms and survival, key monitoring parameters such as blood pressure, potassium, and renal function, and common adverse effects to watch for. We’ll also review practical bedside considerations and patient education pearls that improve adherence and safety.
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