What happens during an infusion clinic visit for worsening heart failure? Courtney Ann Hippert, PA-C, Cardiology at St. Clair Health, and Christopher Pray, MD, FACC, Cardiologist at St. Clair Health, walk through the patient visit from clinic evaluation to discharge. Hear about vital‑sign checks, lab and kidney monitoring, the typical three consecutive days of IV diuretics, real‑time response monitoring, and the usual follow‑up visit within 72 hours to adjust oral therapy.
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What to Expect at a CHF Infusion Clinic
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Christopher Pray, MD, FACC | Courtney Ann Hippert, PA-C
Dr. Pray specializes in non-invasive cardiology. He earned his medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, N.Y. and completed his residency at UPMC. He also completed fellowships in cardiology and cardiac MRI at UPMC. Pittsburgh Magazine named him a Top Doctor in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Pray is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiology and echocardiography. He practices with St. Clair Medical Group.
Courtney Hippert, PA-C practices with St. Clair Medical Group Cardiology.