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 levelsHow to focus on practical aspects of echosDemystifying anticoagulation choicesPractical tips on adjusting Warfarin dosagesReversal agents and safety measures This barely scratches the surface of the wealth of information Midge provides. 0:00 - 3:35 - Introduction and Overview3:36 - 8:39 - Importance of Monitoring Creatinine and GFR 8:40 - 15:06 - Impact of New Medications on Kidney Function15:07 - 20:30 - Understanding Echo Results: Akinesia, Hypokinesia, and EF20:31 - 25:01 - Interpreting Trends in Echo Reports25:02 - 31:17 - Anticoagulation Choices: Warfarin vs. DOACs 31:18 - 38:15 - Adjusting Warfarin Dosages and INR Monitoring38:16 - 42:42 - Assessing Bleeding Risks with CHADS-VASc and HAS-BLED 42:43 - 46:03 - Reversal Agents and Safety in Anticoagulation46:04 - 53:41 - Managing DOACs in Different Clinical Scenarios Read the full blog here. ______________________________ Please note: This episode is intended only for medical providers and students learning to be medical providers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.