GDMT or Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy includes the treatment of heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
Ejection Fraction is a measure of the heart's ability to pump blood out efficiently. In case of HFrEF, the low ejection fraction indicates that the hgeart's ability to fulfill the needs of the body.
There are mainly four stages of heart failure. These are- Stage A, Stage B, Stage C and Stage D. Read more about these stages.
The condition carries a significant global burden, which increases with age.
The primary goals of the guideline are: - Improving patient's quality of life, - Reducing their morbidity and mortality, - Alleviating symptoms