HFSA Heart Failure Seminar: Focus on Guidelines

August 25, 2022 - August 25, 2022 | Virtual

Program

This virtual seminar will feature a multidisciplinary panelist of heart failure experts discussing the challenges and opportunities with implementing the updated Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT).  Attendees will be presented with case study vignettes that will drive meaningful and engaging discussions. Conversations amongst the panelist include how to navigate cost and availability of medication, and how the new value statements may help to support and inform patient engagement.

Intended Audience

This program is intended for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and advanced practice professionals that provide care to patients with heart failure.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be better able to:

  1. Explain the updated heart failure guidelines
  2. Weigh pharmaceutical costs when promoting access to care
  3. Utilize resources to begin new therapies in a team-based model

Program Agenda

All sessions are listed in Eastern Standard Time.

05:30 pm - 05:40 pm

Welcome and Introduction 

05:40 pm - 05:55 pm

Topic Discussion: Communication Challenges

05:55 pm - 06:10 pm

Topic Discussion: New Onset of HF

06:10 pm - 06:25 pm

Topic Discussion: SGLT2

06:25 pm - 06:40 pm

Topic Discussion: HfpEF

06:40 pm - 06:45 pm

Closing Remarks