Basics of Heart Failure

This specialized Introduction to Heart Failure course targets doctors seeking an in-depth understanding of heart failure, covering prevention, assessment, and management strategies. With a focus on the latest advancements and evidence-based practices, this course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively prevent, assess, and manage heart failure in diverse clinical settings. Stay at the forefront of cardiovascular care as we delve into critical topics, ensuring you are well-prepared to provide optimal care to patients affected by this prevalent and challenging condition.

By Prof. Deepak L Bhatt

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Course Content

Module 1: Prevention of Heart Failure

Topic 1: Understanding the risk factors and comorbidities in Heart Failure

Topic 2: Promotion of positive health behaviours in patients

Topic 3: Appropriate education for patients and caretakers

Topic 4: Enhancing provider and patient communication for discharge planning and care transitions

Topic 5: Training of transitioning HF patients and caregivers

Module 2: Assessment of Heart Failure

Topic 1: Assessment to determine appropriate treatment plan

Topic 2: Evaluating risk of HF decompensation in patients with comorbidities

Topic 3: Determining HF interventional treatment needs

Topic 4: Tackling differential diagnosis

Topic 5: Interpretation of multivariable risk scores like ADHERE and Seattle

Topic 6: Diagnostic Updates and Recording History

Module 3: Management of HF

Topic 1: Medical Management of Heart Failure

Topic 2: Managing the barriers to HF treatment strategy implementation

Topic 3: Devising appropriate patient-centric treatment and care plan

Topic 4: Improving Health-related quality of life

Topic 5: Appropriate use of specialized procedures for heart failure

Prof. Deepak L Bhatt

MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC,MSCAI

Director of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital Dr. Valentin Fuster Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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