Preventing use of IV diltiazem in patients with heart failure

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Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:29
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Amaris Fuentes
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Preventing use of IV diltiazem in patients with heart failure

Good morning all - reaching out to see if any hospitals have evaluated diltiazem IV use and implemented any strategies in preventing use for patients with heart failure. We will be undertaking a medication use evaluation in the near future but this has already been identified as an area for potential action.

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