S1 E23 Case Study Series #4: End-Stage Heart Failure

Today’s journey is dedicated to nursing students at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College and to every nurse-in-the-making learning to navigate the complexity and compassion required in end-stage care.

In this deep dive, we follow the story of Colton Reyes, a 52-year-old patient with advanced heart failure, whose case reveals how clinical judgment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and human-centered care all converge. From managing inotrope dependence and worsening renal function to engaging in honest, life-altering palliative care conversations, this episode explores what it truly means to care for the whole patient. So, if you're ready to connect the head with the heart, this one’s for you.