CME | Happy Heart: Evidence-based Heart Failure Management

The CME on the Go series of the Inside Family Medicine podcast lets you earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode — join the hosts as they dive into heart failure, breaking down its various types and the latest treatment guidelines. It also highlights non-medication strategies to empower patients in managing their condition effectively.

This episode of CME On The Go offers a comprehensive look at heart failure management, starting with a real-world case study to frame the discussion. Topics include early diagnosis, prevention, and the latest guideline-directed medical therapies, alongside non-medication interventions and innovations like remote monitoring. The conversation also delves into social determinants of health, equity in care, and strategies for improving patient outcomes through multidisciplinary approaches. With actionable insights and practical tips, this episode equips family physicians to tackle one of the most common and complex conditions in family medicine.

Your hosts for this episode are Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, program director for the San Joaquin General Family Medicine Residency in French Camp, Calif.; Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP, associate director of the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program in South Bend, Ind.; and Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD, MBA, FAAFP, chief medical officer and vice president of health strategy at the public sector health plan Colorado Access. 

Whether you're navigating patient queries or seeking to enhance your clinical knowledge, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for family physicians. Tune in now and earn CME credit!

 

Credit Claiming:

After listening to the podcast episode, claim 0.5 AAFP credit by following the provided link. https://www.aafp.org/assessment/take/17829/e

Learning Objectives: 

1. Describe the pathophysiology and clinical stages of heart failure.

2. Review the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for acute and chronic heart failure in primary care.

3. Discuss pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to optimize outcomes and reduce hospitalizations in-patients with heart failure.

References

Heidenreich, P. A., Bozkurt, B., Aguilar, D., Allen, L. A., Byun, J. J., Colvin, M. M., Deswal, A., Drazner, M. H., Dunlay, S. M., Evers, L. R., Fang, J. C., Fedson, S. E., Fonarow, G. C., Hayek, S. S., Hernandez, A. F., Khazanie, P., Kittleson, M. M., Lee, C. S., Link, M. S., ... Yancy, C. W. (2022). 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA guideline for the management of heart failure: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation, 145(18), e895–e1032. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001063

Resources

AAFP Practice Guidelines: Heart Failure

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