Heart Failure has become a significant public health problem, impacting an increasing number of patients throughout our health system.
Cardiologist Dr Steve Gordon from Western Cardiology says a patient’s GP plays a critical role in all stages of heart failure management, from early identification and diagnosis through to end-of-life care.
“GPs really are team leaders, taking on a pivotal role in coordinating the multidisciplinary care required to improve outcomes and quality of life for their patients with heart failure, regardless of their classification,” he said.
In Medical Forum’s first podcast, here, Dr Gordon s speaks to journalist Eric Martin on the role GPs can play in the management of heart failure.
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