Preserve your sanity while treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.  Dr Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai) illuminates this confounding cardiac condition. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments 00:00 Introduction and Advice for Physicians 02:24 Case Presentation 04:16 Understanding HFpEF 08:11 Differential Diagnosis of Dyspnea and Edema 11:30 Diagnosing HFPEF: H2F-PEF Score and Testing 17:07 Managing Comorbidities in HFpEF 20:54 Non-Pharmacological Interventions: Weight Loss and Exercise 23:16 Understanding the Challenges of HFpEF 25:08 Medications 30:13 Promising Results of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists 36:38 Managing Salt and Water Intake Credits Writer and Producer: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Michelle Kittleson MD, PhD Sponsor: Freed You can try Freed for free right now by going to freed.ai. And listeners of Curbsiders can use code CURB50 for $50 off their first month.  Sponsor: Bombas Head over to Bombas.com/curb and use code curb for 20% off your first purchase. Sponsor: Beginly Health Ready to take control of your job search? Visit beginlyhealth.com/curbsiders to get started