Table of Contents

Introduction The Integrated Team Approach to the Care of the Patient with Cardiovascular Disease Section I: The Syndrome of Heart Failure Chapter 1, The Basics Ileana L. Pina and Elizabeth A. Madigan Epidemiology Causes, Natural History, and Prognosis Pathophysiology Taking Patient History Laboratory Testing Therapeutic Options Nutritional Assessment in Heart Failure Patients Special Considerations for Subgroups Follow-up Procedures Section II: Multidisciplinary Collaborative Care Model for Patients with Heart Failure Chapter 2, The Nurse's Role in Caring for Patients with Heart Failure Nancy Altice Licensed Independent Providers Patient and Family Assessment Team Coordinator Patient Education Processes and Materials Self-care Group Support Transitions Follow-up Appointments and Patient-initiated Communications Palliative/End-of-life Care Coordination with Post-Acute Care Settings Conclusion Chapter 3, The Pharmacist�s Role in Caring for Patients with Heart Failure Angela Cheng-Lai Impact of Pharmacist Interventions on Heart Failure Patients Heart Failure Patient Care Initiative: The Pharmacist's Role Initial Patient Education Session Conducted by Pharmacists Follow-up Telephone Interviews Summary Chapter 4 The Nutritionist's Role in Caring for Patients with Heart Failure Miriam Pappo Role of the Cardiac Dietitian Nutrition Education Research Findings Supporting Outcomes and Effectiveness Summary Chapter 5, The Physician's Role in Caring for Patients with Heart Failure Snehal Patel Pharmacotherapy and Device Protocols Patient Triage Consultation with Advanced Practice Providers Continuity During Transitions of Care Chapter 6 The Social Worker's Role in Caring for Patients with Heart Failure Xiomara Tolentino Role of the Social Worker in Patient Discharge Linking Patients to Outside Services Collaboration with Other Members of the Team Summary Section III: Case Studies Case Study #1 101 Case Study #2 105

About the Author

Volume Editors: Ileana L. Pina, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Bronx, New York Elizabeth A. Madigan, PhD, RN, FAAN Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio Series Editors-in-chief: Joseph S. Alpert, MD, FAHA, FACC, MACP, FESC Lynne T. Braun, PhD, CNP, FAHA, FAAN Barbara J. Fletcher, RN, MN, FAHA, FAAN Gerald Fletcher, MD, FAHA

Reviews

This well-written and well-organized book emphasizes the importance of establishing a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to caring for heart failure patients using supporting evidence from peer-reviewed publications. This book is unique in emphasizing how a team-based approach can improve outcomes for these complex patients, making it an ideal guidebook for any caregivers wanting to provide more effective long-term care for their patients with heart failure. - Doody Review (Paul Rogers, MD, PhD)