Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

It is important to monitor EF closely; if EF remains ≤ 35% despite optimal medical therapy, this patient will be at risk for sudden cardiac death and should be evaluated for HF device placement. If an aldosterone antagonist was initiated, serum potassium and creatinine should be checked at 3 days, 1 week, and 1 month (x 3 months) and then as ... ................
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