Annual Congress

Learning Objectives

As a result of participation in this activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the clinical profile and current definition of heart failure
• Apply appropriate strategies to optimize use of current and novel drug therapy of heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction
• Understand the latest findings concerning pharmacological approaches to heart failure with mid-range or preserved ejection fraction
• Describe current therapeutic strategies for cardiac amyloid and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Discuss management of advanced heart failure with mechanical circulatory support and surgical approaches including left ventricular assist devices and cardiac transplantation
• Discuss strategies for implementation of hemodynamic monitoring and novel device therapies to control congestion and improve outcomes in patients with heart failure
• Understand options for electrophysiological interventions to address risk of sudden death and atrial arrhythmias in patients with heart failure

Target Audience

This course is designed for Cardiologists, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internists, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Hospitalists and Cardiology Technicians.

Educational Format

Course faculty will present information in a case discussion and lecture format. There will be opportunities for the audience to ask questions in a panel discussion setting.

Faculty Disclosure

University of Florida College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is policy that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this education activity, that relevant conflicts of interest are resolved, and that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course syllabus.