I am thrilled to introduce you to Midge Bowers.

Not only is Midge a Clinical Professor and Director of the cardiovascular specialty at Duke University School of Nursing, she practices as a nurse practitioner in a Heart Failure Access Clinic.

She’s an expert in cardiology, a seasoned healthcare educator, and shares so much incredible knowledge in this jam-packed episode.

In this episode, we covered:

• The importance of looking beyond creatinine levels
• How to focus on practical aspects of echos
• Demystifying anticoagulation choices
• Practical tips on adjusting Warfarin dosages
• Reversal agents and safety measures

This barely scratches the surface of the wealth of information Midge provides.

• 0:00 - 3:35 - Introduction and Overview
• 3:36 - 8:39 - Importance of Monitoring Creatinine and GFR
• 8:40 - 15:06 - Impact of New Medications on Kidney Function
• 15:07 - 20:30 - Understanding Echo Results: Akinesia, Hypokinesia, and EF
• 20:31 - 25:01 - Interpreting Trends in Echo Reports
• 25:02 - 31:17 - Anticoagulation Choices: Warfarin vs. DOACs
• 31:18 - 38:15 - Adjusting Warfarin Dosages and INR Monitoring
• 38:16 - 42:42 - Assessing Bleeding Risks with CHADS-VASc and HAS-BLED
• 42:43 - 46:03 - Reversal Agents and Safety in Anticoagulation
• 46:04 - 53:41 - Managing DOACs in Different Clinical Scenarios

Read the full blog here.

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Please note: This episode is intended only for medical providers and students learning to be medical providers.

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