Heart Failure: Diagnosis and Management

A heart failure diagnosis doesn’t mean stopping the activities you love. Join Eldrin Lewis, MD, MPH, as he outlines modern approaches to care from initial diagnostic workup to the Four Pillars of therapy—the foundational medications for heart failure. Dr. Lewis shares essential strategies for integrating quality of life into your care plan and empowering you to work with your doctor to prioritize your well-being and independence. Eldrin Lewis, MD, MPH, is Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is an internationally recognized expert in advanced heart failure, heart transplant, and improving quality of life for heart failure patients. As of 2024, he serves as president of the Western States Board of the American Heart Association, helping steer regional efforts in prevention, health equity, and community outreach. Want to know more? Ask Us. http://l.ead.me/ask-us The medical librarians at Stanford Health Library are here to help you find reliable information to answer your health-related questions. We use a variety of the most current, scientifically based resources to answer your specific questions and will send you a research packet tailored to you. This is a free service open to everyone. Take 5 minutes for yourself. Listen to free mindfulness and meditation resources including guided meditations to help ease pain, aid in healthful sleep, promote successful surgery, and more: http://l.ead.me/shl-mindfulness