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European Journal of Heart Failure 2005 7(3):343-349; doi:10.1016/j.ejheart.2005.01.009
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© 2005 European Society of Cardiology

Health care professionals in a heart failure team

Tiny Jaarsma

Department of Cardiology, University Medical Centre Groningen Groningen, The Netherlands E-mail address: t.jaarsma{at}thorax.umcg.nl


  Abstract

A heart failure team that treats heart failure patients often faces the challenge of managing multiple conditions requiring multiple medications and life style changes in an older patient group. A multidisciplinary team approach can optimally diagnose, carefully review and prescribe treatment, and educate and counsel patients and their families about medication use and life style changes. In this paper the possible role of the pharmacist, dietician, physical therapist, psychologist, primary care provider and social worker in heart failure management is discussed.

Key Words: Heart failure clinics • Management programs • Dietician • Pharmacist • Primary care • Physical therapist • Psychologist • Heart failure

Received May 18, 2004; Revised October 21, 2004; Accepted January 11, 2005


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