While the incidence of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) has decreased, that of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) continues to rise, accounting for ~50% of heart failure hospitalizations. Patients with HFpEF suffer mentally and physically, like their HFrEF counterparts, and are markedly limited in terms of their functional capacity and quality of life. Yet in contrast to HFrEF, there are few effective pharmacologic treatments for HFpEF, despite numerous clinical trials. To address this urgent need, many clinicians and researchers have focused on this important medical and societal issue. Improved strategies now exist to diagnose this condition, and multifaceted treatment options can help to alleviate some of the morbidity of the disease. This symposium will highlight diagnostic strategies and review the evidence base for pharmacologic therapies. Treatment of comorbid conditions found in HFpEF patients will also be discussed. Additional didactics highlighting the sources of exertional intolerance in HFpEF patients will be presented, with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The topics chosen for this conference represent the state-of-the-art in HFpEF management, incorporating the expertise of numerous disciplines including cardiology, pulmonology, radiology, sleep medicine, and endocrinology. The meeting is intended to provide an in-depth summary of HFpEF management to practicing clinicians across numerous disciplines, including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants.
- Provider:Penn Medicine
- Activity Link: https://UPENN.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?eid=90909
- Start Date: 2025-05-09 05:00:00
- End Date: 2025-05-09 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 11.25 hours
Nursing: 11.25 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 11.25 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Live Course
- CME Finder Type: Conference
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology