Presenters: Denise Drummond Hayes, MSN, RN, CCRN
Differentiate between heart failure secondary to left-ventricular systolic dysfunction and heart failure secondary to left-ventricular diastolic dysfunction; Describe the initial pharmacologic management for patients with heart failure in the setting of reduced left-ventricular systolic function; Discuss current AHCPR recommendations for patient and family education and counseling in reference to left - ventricular systolic dysfunction.
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