Heart Failure · Strategies to Improve Outcomes by Pina, Ileana -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents About the Editors-in-chief About the Authors Preface

Ileana L. Piña

Abbreviations Introduction, The Integrated Team Approach to the Care of the Patient with Cardiovascular Disease Section I: The Syndrome of Heart Failure

Chapter 1 The Basics

Ileana L. Piña and Elizabeth A. Madigan Epidemiology Causes, Natural History, and Prognosis Pathophysiology Taking Patient History Laboratory Testing Therapeutic Options Nutritional Assessment in Heart Failure Patients Special Considerations for Subgroups Follow-up Procedures

Section II: Multidisciplinary Collaborative Care Model for Patients with Heart Failure

Nancy Altice Licensed Independent Providers Patient and Family Assessment Team Coordinator Patient Education Processes and Materials Self-care Group Support Transitions Follow-up Appointments and Patient-initiated Communications Palliative/End-of-life Care Coordination with Post–Acute Care Settings Conclusion

Chapter 3 The Pharmacist’s Role in Caring for Patients with Heart Failure

Angela Cheng-Lai Impact of Pharmacist Interventions on Heart Failure Patients Heart Failure Patient Care Initiative: The Pharmacist’s Role Initial Patient Education Session Conducted by Pharmacists Follow-up Telephone Interviews Summary

Chapter 4 The Nutritionist’s Role in Caring for Patients with Heart Failure

Miriam Pappo Role of the Cardiac Dietitian Nutrition Education Research Findings Supporting Outcomes and Effectiveness Summary

Chapter 5 The Physician’s Role in Caring for Patients with Heart Failure

Snehal Patel Pharmacotherapy and Device Protocols Patient Triage Consultation with Advanced Practice Providers Continuity During Transitions of Care

Chapter 6 The Social Worker’s Role in Caring for Patients with Heart Failure

Xiomara Tolentino Role of the Social Worker in Patient Discharge Linking Patients to Outside Services Collaboration with Other Members of the Team Summary

Section III: Case Studies

Case Study #1 Case Study #2

References Index