{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The GP Podcast","title":"Heart Failure Prevention and Management","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2620,"description":"Participants\n• Dr Eamonn O’Shea, Cardiovascular Lead, Irish College of GPs  \n• Dr John Maher - Host\n \nSummary\nDr John Maher is joined by Dr Eamonn O'Shea, who provides listeners with an update in heart failure management in primary care in Ireland.  Their conversation is based on a Distance Learning module titled “Heart Failure Prevention in Primary Care,” written by Eamonn and published in the June 2025 edition of Forum magazine.\n \nTopics covered today include:\nChanges in Heart Failure Classification, and their relevance to CDM;\nThe nuances of NT-proBNP interpretation and further management;\nReduced vs Preserved Ejection Fraction HF;\nInitial Pharmacotherapy pending Echo (SGLT2 Inhibitor andLoop Diuretic);\nReduced Ejection Fraction - The Four Pillars of HF Management;\nNon-Pharmacological Interventions;\nThe importance of vaccination;\nEnd of Life Care. \nLinks\nDistance Learning: Heart Failure Prevention in General Practice – Forum Magazine, June 2025\nUniversal Definition and Classification of Heart Failure\nClasses and Stages of Heart Failure – American Heart Association\nChronic heart failure in adults: diagnosis and management\nDiabetes Sick Day Rules including SADMAN medications – diabetes.co.uk\nStructured Chronic Disease Management Treatment Programme in General Practice – 3rd Report (HSE 2025)\nIrish College of GPs Website\nIrish College of GPs – General Practice Updates (GPUs)\nDisclaimer\nThe information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it replace independent clinical judgment or consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.\nThe views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Irish College of GPs.\nListeners are encouraged to review current clinical guidelines, product labelling, and relevant policies before applying any information discussed in this podcast.\nThis podcast does...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/y2EoxHzUIjVYJ3OYuZDyKEUt5A0vOFWgd_rZpd9a_No/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMDYx/ZTU3NGE1OGUzMmQ2/YWYxYzU5NTZiMmY1/Njc2YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}