CARDIOLOGY CARE PATHWAYS
Uncontrolled Hypertension
Is your patient on 3 or more blood pressure medications?
Our cardiology care pathways can improve patient compliance and outcomes. eConsults offer direct access to specialist expertise, enabling more precise and timely adjustments to treatment plans.
Through eConsults, PCPs can consult with cardiologists or other specialists to address complex cases, optimize medication regimens, and manage comorbidities effectively.
This digital tool enhances patient care by reducing the need for in-person referrals, lowering healthcare costs, and streamlining the management of hypertension. eConsults help PCPs deliver personalized care and improve blood pressure control, contributing to better overall cardiovascular health outcomes for their patients.
Michael Imburgia, MD
Cardiologist
Dr. Imburgia is a Board Certified in Cardiology. He attended medical school at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He completed his residency and a Cardiology fellowship at Jewish Hospital through Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He has practiced cardiology for over 30 years and started Louisville Cardiology in 1997, now Baptist Health Louisville Cardiology. He is also the founder and Medical Director of Have the Heart Clinic in Louisville.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure in the Primary Care Setting
Dr. Imburgia explains how a primary care provider can help diagnose and treat Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) by understanding:
- Heart failure risk factors
- How to identify heart failure in those at-risk
- Principles of heart failure management
- Appropriate use of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI) or Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arb)
- Other medications that reduce hf-related symptoms and hospitalization