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