Abstract

Over 2 million long term care residents in the geriatric age group have heart failure (HF). Variations in adherence to evidence based guidelines, and complicating factors such as multiple co-morbidities and medication tolerability can lead to variations in quality of care and patient outcomes. The DEFEAT-HF protocol (Diagnosis, Etiology, Fluid, Ejection frAction, and Treatment) provides a useful tool for simplification of the management of HF.

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