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Digital Seminar

Heart Failure: A Deep Dive into the Pharmacological Treatment

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The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and Heart Failure Society of America has made several changes to the guidelines for the management of heart failure. This course explores evidence-based therapies proven to improve outcomes and learn how to implement guideline-directed medical therapy to optimize patient care. Gain the knowledge needed to confidently manage heart failure and improve patient outcomes.

Here's What You'll Learn


Heart Failure…

  • Epidemiology
  • Types
    • Men vs Women
    • Diagnosis
    • Biomarkers Confirmation of Heart Failure
    • Etiologies
      • Medications
      • Risk Factors
      • Ischemic vs. Non-Ischemic

Stages of Heart Failure

  • Stage A
    • Control Risk Factors
    • Treatment
  • Stage B
    • NYHA Class I
    • GDMT: ACE/ARB Blocker
    • Beta Blocker
    • Aldosterone Antagonists
    • Treatment
  • Stage C
    • Symptomatic
    • NYHA CLASS I, II, III
    • Treatment
  • Stage D
    • NYHA CLASS IV
    • Optimize GDM
    • Treatment

Non-Pharmacological Therapies

Guideline Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT): Choosing the right medications

  • ACE/ARBS/ARNI
  • Beta Blockers
  • SGLT-2 Inhibitors
  • Mineralocorticoid Antagonists
  • Other Medications… Bidil, Loop Diuretics, Digoxin

Heart Failure Algorithm

Patient Cases

Everything You're Getting


  • 2 hours of video content
  • Up to 2.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts


Damien Fisher, PharmD, AE-C

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Damien Fisher, PharmD, AE-C, graduated from Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy with Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2004. He prolonged his studies and completed an American Society Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency with an emphasis on community and ambulatory care at the University of Tennessee. He became intrigued in academia, during his career has held three Clinical Assistant Professor positions at Hampton University School of Pharmacy and University of Houston College of Pharmacy, as well as South University School of Pharmacy. His passion in the ambulatory care world is within the areas of pulmonary and dermatology. He is currently ce4rtified as an asthma educator and is heavily involved with the American Lung Association (ALA) as a national presenter. He extended his oratory skills to other organizations such as Georgia Pharmacist Association, National Pharmacist Association, and the Better Breathers Club. He serves as a board member to the National Association Certified Asthma Educator Board and as clinical consultant to the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) advocating for asthma educators’ opportunities. Damien is currently working at University of Texas Medical (UTMB) as an outpatient pharmacy clinical practice specialist within the specialty of pulmonology, dermatology, and allergy. As a patient advocate in this position, Damien ensures his patients achieve healthy outcomes from biologic or nonbiologic medications.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Damien Fisher has employment relationships with the University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas Southern University, CVS Pharmacy, University of Houston College of Pharmacy, and the American Lung Association Speaking Bureau. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Damien Fisher is a member of the National Pharmacist Association. He is a medical advisory board member for the American Lung Association.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS078912
Duration:
2 hours
Copyright:
Oct 01, 2024
Format:
Audio and Video

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