Advancing Care in Heart Failure: Strategies for Managing Acute Decompensated HF (R. Yousefzai, MD)

Dr. Yousefzai takes us through his journey as a specialist in invasive aspects of heart failure, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) hemodynamics, multiorgan transplant, and transplant considerations for patients with Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). He addresses the nuances of multi-modality imaging in heart transplant patients.

Objectives:

1. Provide a brief review of the definition, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of ADHF.
2. Evaluate the lessons learned from existing pharmacotherapies in ADHF treatment, highlighting both successes and challenges.
3. Discuss the latest innovations in medical devices that are shaping the management of ADHF.
4. Explore the evolving paradigms in the management of patients with ADHF and how they might transform the the care of these patients.

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** This medical education program may contain graphic content. **
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