Heart Failure and Ejection Fraction

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (82 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post-Assessment Questions

7

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

5 May 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent and potentially life-threatening condition when not addressed. This article strives to delineate the various forms of heart failure, elucidating the stages, types of HF, and methods of diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, it underscores the significance of an interprofessional approach that includes patients, physicians, nurses, families, and caretakers.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the different types and stages of heart failure.

  • Identify the etiologies, epidemiology, clinical symptoms, and signs of heart failure.

  • Highlight the significance of diverse therapeutic approaches in managing heart failure, including non-medical, medical, and interventional therapies.

  • Outline the importance of the interprofessional team to improve outcomes and enhance care delivery in patients affected by heart failure.

  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Heart Failure and Ejection Fraction

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