REBOOT: #469 Inpatient Heart Failure
09 February 2026

REBOOT: #469 Inpatient Heart Failure

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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We have another classic episode for you. Master inpatient heart failure management! Learn key tips for initiating guideline-directed medical therapy, diuretic therapy pearls, and ensuring smooth transitions of care. We are joined by Dr. Gurusher Panjrath @PanjrathG (GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences-Dr. Panjrath)

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Show Segments


    Intro
    Rapid Fire Questions/Picks of the Week
    Case Aliquot 1
    Defining Heart Failure
    POCUS in Heart Failure
    Timing/Indications for Echocardiography
    Initiating Diuretic Therapy
    Adjusting Diuretic Therapy/Drip vs Bolus
    Adjunct Diuretic Therapy
    Afterload Reduction
    Monitoring Diuretic Response
    Inpatient Sodium and Fluid Restriction
    Case Aliquot 2
    Classifying Heart Failure
    Pharmacotherapy for HFrEF
    Pharmacotherapy for HFpEF
    Ischemic Evaluation
    Interval Summary/Highlights
    Case Aliquot 3
    Considerations for Initial Care of Cardiogenic Shock
    Choosing Inotrope/Vasopressor
    Right Heart Catheterization
    Case Aliquot 4
    Discharge Medications for Heart Failure
    Titration of Goal Directed Medical Therapy
    Post Discharge Follow Up
    Washout Period for ACEi/ARB
    Cost/Barriers of ARNI
    Patient Education
    Take Home Points
    Outro


Credits


    Writer, Producer, and Show Notes by: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD
    Infographic & Cover Art: Caroline Coleman MD
    Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD   
    Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra MD
    Technical Production: PodPaste
    Guest: Gurusher Panjrath, MD


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