P018. Case Study of Heart Failure Exacerbation Management via Tele-Health
• 6.5 million American adults have heart failure• Advance Practice Providers (APP) can successfully manage CHF exacerbation via Tele-HealthCase Study•HPI: 74-year-old male with a PMHx of ICM, HFrEF (EF 25-30%), HTN, HLD, obesity, OSA, hx of tobacco use and EtOH abuse. Cardiology consulted for worsening edema, weight gain, escalating SOB and DOE.• NP provided same day Tele-Health visit and diagnosed patient with CHF exacerbation. Treatment plan in alignment with Goal Direct Medical Therapy (GDMT) developed for inpatient diuresis.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Robert Malloy Tags: Practice Improvement Source Type: research
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