OVERVIEW

There are now more patients who have Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) than those with reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF). Making the diagnosis of HFpEF is more challenging than HFrEF as many commonly used screening tools such as physical examination, echocardiography and measurement of natriuretic peptide levels are less sensitive and specific in this population. Most importantly, most therapies studied have not been shown to improve major cardiovascular outcome, and those that have shown reductions in heart failure hospitalizations have modest absolute reductions and little or no improvement in quality of life metrics.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is intended for cardiovascular specialists, heart failure specialists, practicing cardiologists, cardiovascular advanced practice providers (NP or PA), internists, family physicians, pharmacist, cardiovascular nurses, critical care nurses, and industry representatives.

ACCREDITATION

The Medical University of South Carolina designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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