Learning Objectives:
• Learners will analyze the underlying mechanisms and differentiate between types of heart failure, such as heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and heart failure with midrange ejection fraction (HFmrEF).
• Learners will identify and review the latest guidelines from organizations like the American College of Cardiology.
• Learners will assess the use of diagnostic tools such as echocardiography, biomarkers (BNP, NT-proBNP), and other imaging modalities and emphasize the importance of regular monitoring and reassessment of ejection fraction and other clinical parameters.
• Learners will prioritize the role of lifestyle changes, including dietary modifications, exercise, weight management, and smoking cessation, in managing heart failure symptoms and improving quality of life.
• Learners will assess and review the indications for and benefits of devices like implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
• Learners will emphasize the importance of a team-based approach involving cardiologists, primary care providers, nurses, and other specialists.
Accreditation Statement:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.