Heart Failure (HFrEF and HFpEF) | UKMLA Cardiovascular | MLA AKT Revision

Hi everone! This video covers Heart Failure, including the classification by left ventricular ejection fraction, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, investigations and management of both HFrEF and HFpEF. We go through the full first-line treatment for HFrEF including the ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, as well as second-line options including ivabradine, digoxin and sacubitril-valsartan. The video also covers the recent changes to HFpEF management, including the new evidence supporting SGLT2 inhibitors and MRAs. Investigations covered include BNP and NT-proBNP thresholds, echocardiogram, ECG and the importance of checking for iron deficiency. If you found this helpful, please consider liking and subscribing for more UKMLA revision videos. If you have any questions ,feel free to leave them down in the comments! ------------------------------------ Learn more with the playlists below: OBGYN playlist:    • UKMLA Obstetrics & Gynaecology Revision | ...   Neurology playlist:    • UKMLA Neurology & Neurosciences Revision |...   Pediatrics playlist:    • UKMLA Paediatrics & Child Health Revision ...   Endocrinology playlist:    • UKMLA Endocrinology & Metabolic Revision |...   Genetics playlist:    • Genetics   Psychiatry playlist:    • UKMLA Psychiatry & Mental Health Revision ...   Haematology playlist:    • UKMLA Haematology Revision  | MLA AKT   ------------------------------------ Disclaimer Medsplanations is not providing any medical advice, and any videos on this channel should not be interpreted as such. All the videos are for educational purposes only. If you are worried about any symptoms you might be experiencing please contact a healthcare professional, as we are unable to provide any medical advice. Copyright Any external images in these videos are used under the fair use law for educational purposes.