HEART FAILURE IN THE GP'S OFFICE

Discover a practical guide for GPs, dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure. The authors, experienced cardiologists, share their knowledge and provide guidance on how to effectively care for patients with HF in primary care settings. Acquire the necessary tools for rapid diagnosis and implementation of appropriate treatment, improving patients' quality of life.

• Practical tips for diagnosing and treating HF in primary care
• Authors experienced cardiologists from the Medical University of Warsaw
• Current standards of care for patients with heart failure
• Diagrams and tables to facilitate knowledge acquisition
• Case descriptions of patients treated in primary care and referred to a specialist
• Increasing availability of echocardiography and natriuretic peptide tests in primary care
• Challenges related to the care of patients with multimorbidity

Heart failure poses a significant challenge for GPs, being the most common cause of hospitalization for adults in Poland. Early diagnosis and implementation of appropriate treatment are crucial for improving prognosis and patients' quality of life. Family doctors play an important role in identifying patients with HF symptoms and in preventive measures in preclinical stages.

In the Polish healthcare system, family doctors have increasing opportunities for HF diagnosis, including access to transthoracic echocardiography and natriuretic peptide concentration tests. Therefore, the education of primary care physicians in the recognition and treatment of heart failure is so important. This publication provides the necessary information so that the GP can care for the patient according to the best standards.

The book answers questions about when to suspect and how to diagnose heart failure in a patient in primary care, what are the symptoms and clinical presentation of the most common etiologies, and how to optimize treatment depending on the left ventricular ejection fraction. It also addresses the specifics of caring for patients with multimorbidity, as well as with a cardiac implantable device. Didactic case descriptions of patients illustrate successful treatment in primary care and indicate when to refer a patient to a specialist.

The publication contains clear diagrams, tables and figures that facilitate learning and memorizing the content. It is an invaluable source of knowledge for GPs who want to effectively diagnose and treat heart failure in their patients. With this book, the GP will be able to provide patients with HF with comprehensive and effective care, improving their quality of life and prognosis.