32 Prevalence and characteristics of abnormalities on cardiac MRI in primary care following recovery from acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and correlation with markers of immunity and coagulation: primary results of the setanta study

Abstract

the junior doctors in the prescription of MRAs however (p£0.05). Self-reported competency in initiating and up-titrating HF medications is reported in table 2. Of participants who felt comfortable with initiation and up-titration of beta blockers (N=89), only 26% (N=27) correctly identified an optimal target heart rate of less than 70 beats per minute. Twenty-four percent of respondents (N=28) were unaware of a specialist HF service that catered to their institution, and how to refer to it, but 97% (N=113) felt that their practice would benefit from further education on HF pharmacotherapy. ConclusionThe high prevalence of HF in Ireland and costs associated with admission for decompensation necessitates a sound knowledge of its management amongst generalists. Results of this survey suggest a need, and indeed a demand, for further education and support surrounding pharmacotherapy of stable heart failure.