SGLT2 Inhibitors: A Novel Pharmacological Approach in Heart Failure Treatment?
Learn about the correlation between diabetes and heart failure and the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors as a potential treatment option. Stay updated with the latest evidence on managing heart failure patients.
About this course
Diabetes and heart failure are two diseases that are highly correlated. Until recently, antidiabetic agents either had a neutral effect or possible harm with regard to cardiovascular outcomes. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2-inhibitors are the latest class of drugs for hyperglycemic management in patients with T2DM. A serendipitous benefit of decreased risk of heart failure hospitalization was discovered and emerging evidence suggests that benefit extends to people without diabetes and in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Despite the benefit shown in clinical trials, clinicians should be mindful of the adverse effects of these agents as a class and weigh the risk versus benefit for each patient. This activity will focus on current evidence of using SGLT-2 inhibitors for patients with heart failure.
Course Accreditation
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Instructors
Shyam Gelot, PharmD, BCPS, earned his PharmD from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at Tampa General Hospital in Florida. Shyam has nearly14 years of experience in clinical services, teaching, research, management, and pharmacy distribution in various fields of pharmacy, including academia, community and hospital practice.
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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
I am always looking for concise ,thorough, and up to date continuing education, and this course provided exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
Enjoyed this course! It squarely met my license renewal requirement as a physician. It was well-written, and an altogether enjoyable read.
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