2008 Attendee

Overview

Topics

Scientific material will be presented through symposia, oral abstracts, special interest groups, and poster presentations.

Topics Will Include

  • Assessment of heart failure
  • Pathophysiology of heart failure
  • Cardiac testing and interpretation
  • Pharmacologic therapies
  • Latest clinical research
  • End-of-life care for patients with end stage heart failure
  • Clinical care of heart failure patients
  • Implantable device therapy - ICDs and pacemakers for heart failure
  • Case studies
  • Genetics
  • Motivating patients and assisting caregivers
  • Differentiating systolic versus diastolic heart failure