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Novel Targeted Therapy for Low-Grade Lymphoid Malignancies in Older Adults by Dr. Krem

Dr. Krem discusses age-related and biological factors for low-grade lymphoma pathogenesis and outcomes. He then explains the mechanisms of action from low-grade lymphoma therapies.  He finishes by applying recent efficacy and toxicity data to older patients with low-grade lymphoma.

 

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Patient Evaluation for Advanced Heart Failure Therapies

Dr. Dmitry Abramov presents patient evaluations for advanced heart failure therapies by first discussing the classification system for heart failure severity.  He then presents different opinions available for patients with advanced heart failure.  After, he explains how to identify end stage heart failure as well as candidacy for advanced failure therapy. 

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Clinical Decision Making with Dr. Eleanor Lederer

In this presentation, Dr. Lederer is put to the test as a "clinician's clinician" and takes listeners along with her during her thought process where she covers the basics of what you need to know during the process: how to listen to the patient, the presentation and natural progression of the disease and an organized and consistent approach to obtaining data. 

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Acute Decompensated Heart Failure - Physiology and Treatment with Dr. Abramov

Dr. Abramov covers acute decompensated heart failure. starting with a review of the underlying pathophysiology and treatment. He then dives into the the roles of diuretics and beta blockers in acute exacerbations. Finally, he discusses indications for referring a patient to a heart failure specialist along with primary prevention measures.  

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