Learning Objectives

 1. Review pertinent new findings targeting the prevention and epidemiology of heart failure

2. Describe the evolution of the treatment approach to patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes including the utility of cardiometabolic clinics

3. Recognize the important role of biomarkers in the evaluation and management of heart failure and describe new potential strategies in their utilization to improve patient outcomes

4. Identify the key differences and approaches used in managing different heart failure syndromes including those with preserved, reduced, and recovered ejection fraction

5. Summarize the state of advanced heart failure including the evolution of mechanical support devices and transplantation for the treatment of end stage heart failure

6. Summarize the state of advanced heart failure including the evolution of mechanical support devices for the treatment of end stage heart failure

7. Describe the current treatment options (interventional and surgical) available for the treatment of heart failure due to specific valvular pathologies

8. Identify the approach to developing a multidisciplinary heart failure program with an emphasis on optimizing transitions of care and reducing hospital readmissions

9. Understand the importance of health related quality of life (HRQOL) and how to begin to implements HRQOL measures into clinical practice

10. Describe the social determinants of health in heart failure including disparities and the importance of a social support network for optimal care and outcomes

11. Describe the importance of -related quality of life (HRQOL) and how to implements HRQOL measures into clinical practice

12. Describe how to better care for patients with heart failure, targeting challenging aspects of care.