Podcast:The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast Published On: Wed May 14 2025 Description: Join us at patreon.com/curbsiders today and save 20% on NEW Annual Memberships with promo code: UNLOCKED.*This offer expires at 3am EST on May 15, 2025.Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and the importance of understanding the underlying causes of heart failure with Dr. Michelle Kittleson (video version). They also answer listener questions and share their picks of the week.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Humor01:41 Understanding Heart Failure04:50 Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy09:57 Practical Approaches to Treatment13:58 The Importance of Medication Adherence16:22 Dietary Considerations in Heart Failure18:24 ED Follow-Ups and Patient Management20:38 SGLT2 Inhibitors and Infections25:58 Patient Counseling and Preventative Care26:33 Picks of the Week