Overview

Topics Will Include Educational Goals and Objectives 3 Educational Tracks to Choose From	Schedule at a Glance
	Preliminary Program

Topics Will Include

• Pathophysiology of heart failure
• Understanding and application of echos
• Pharmacologic therapies
• Latest clinical research

• End-of-life care for patients with end stage heart failure
• Clinical care of heart failure patients
• Common electrophysiologic abnormalities in heart failure patients
• Transitioning patients out of the hospital to home
• Left ventricular assist devices
• Motivating patients and assisting caregivers through motivational interviewing
• Differentiating systolic versus diastolic heart failure
• Non-arrhythmic syncope

Educational Goals and Objectives*

After attending this meeting, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the state of the science of self management in heart failure.
2. Identify common electrophysiologic abnormalities in the heart failure patient.
3. Identify patients who would benefit from device therapies (ICD, CRT, LVAD).
4. Describe advanced practice aspects/issues of heart failure care.
5. Manage the issues that are global to the heart failure population.
6. Define the role of co-morbidities and the impact on patient outcomes.
7. Interpret research findings to appropriately improve practice.
8. Discuss motivational interviewing and its application.
9. Describe the pathophysiologic processes and sequelae of heart failure.
10. Summarize the clinical and research evidence that supports the link between depression and heart failure.

*Dependent upon the combination of sessions attended

3 Educational Tracks to Choose From…

We take this meeting personally… feel free to mix and match the tracks to create a personalized program and maximize your experience with AAHFN.

Track 1: Cornerstones of Heart Failure

Cornerstones sessions are for those who wish to learn foundational information about heart failure. Topics for this track include neurohormonal pathways in heart failure, syncope in the heart failure patient, diuretic management, and best practices for home care.

Track 2: Advanced Aspects of Heart Failure

The Advanced Aspects of Heart Failure track is tailored to advanced practice nurses (APN) and clinicians who have secured the basic knowledge and wish to grow a deeper understanding of heart failure concepts.

Track 3: Global Aspects of Heart Failure

The Global Aspects of Heart Failure track covers general heart failure topics and scientific sessions highlighting nursing research. These sessions can apply to everyone who takes care of heart failure patients.