Host: Lee Freedman, MD

Guest: Mariell Jessup, MD

Dr. Jessup first covers the diagnosis of heart failure: despite our technologic advances, this is still a clinical diagnosis. She then reviews the appropriate use of testing including echocardiography and BNP. When should these be ordered? When should a cardiologist be consulted? Finally, she reviews the essentials of treatment of systolic and diastolic heart failure including medications and lifestyle interventions.