#145 Heart Failure in Older Adults & Guardianship: Gray Matter Segment

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How do you manage GDMT in a frail older adult? When is a guardian needed and what is the process for obtaining guardianship?Sponsor: Echonous, the maker of Kosmos, is redefining point-of-care ultrasound at half the price (or less) of comparable carts. Mention Core IM at the Demo to get a free A.I application of choice!Youtube Interviews: When to consider a guardian?Guardianship ProcessLimitation and value of individualismShow Notes & TranscriptTimestamp04:03 Deep Dive 1: How do you approach guideline-directed medical therapy of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction in a frail older adult?11:55 Deep Dive 2: When is a guardian needed and what is the process for obtaining guardianship?28:30 Deep Dive 3: How do you re-evaluate GDMT in a frail older adult once an adverse event has occurred?33:27 Reflections37:06 RecapTags: IMCore, CoreIM, nursing home, primary care, cardiology, palliative care hospital medicine, interprofessional education, social work, case managementFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Give Factor meals a try: factormeals.com/coreim50 (use code "Coreim50" for 50% of your 1st weekly box & 20% of your next box!)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy