Episode 215: Meth-associated HFrEF
From Rio Bravo qWeek by Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program
March 6, 2026 · 21 min · Season 1
About this episode
This episode discusses the cardiotoxic effects of methamphetamine and the management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
Episode 215: Meth-associated HFrEF Abishak and Zat (medical students) explain the cardiotoxic effect of methamphetamine and the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Dr. Arreaza adds insight into the reversibility of meth-associated HFrEF. Written by Abishak Govindarajan, MSIV and Zat Akbar Shaw. American University of the Caribbean. Edits and comments by Hector Arreaza, MD.
People in this episode
Host: Hector Arreaza
Guests: Abishak Govindarajan, Zat Akbar Shaw
Topics covered
- methamphetamine
- cardiotoxicity
- heart failure
- HFrEF
- medical education
Keywords
- methamphetamine
- HFrEF
- cardiotoxicity
- heart failure
- treatment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American University of the Caribbean
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