Among patients with recovered LVEF on GDMT with a reversible cause for heart failure (i.e., tachycardia-mediated or alcohol-mediated cardiomyopathy), would you consider de-escalation of GDMT?
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What would you do with the GDMT for a patient with HFrEF with a recovered LVEF from a reservable cause?
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Cardiology · UT Physicians Center For Advanced Heart Failure Texas Medical Center
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There are several cardiomyopathies wherein complete recovery in LV function is observed, especially those associated with tachycardia or thyroid disease, with alcohol cardiomyopathy ranking second. However, discerning whether the improvement in function stems from the biology of the disease or the u...
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