The American Heart Association

Heart Failure

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Approximately 6.7 million Americans over 20 years of age have heart failure. This podcast series is designed for healthcare professionals navigating the complexities of heart failure care. Each episode unpacks core themes—from the nuances of diagnosis and phenotypes to managing Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health. and obesity's role in HFpEF and HFmrEF.Experts spotlight combination guideline-directed medical therapy, explore cutting-edge device interventions, and share real-world strategies for applying evidence-based practices across various patient populations. Listen now for insightful c...

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Practical Challenges and Opportunities: Implementing Evidence-Based Management of HFmrEF/HFpEF - The 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guidelines and Beyond Video 15.05.2026 30:51

While evidence-based therapies continue to expand, substantial implementation gap exists for the real-world application of the treatment guidelines for HFmrEF/HFpEF especially when navigating comorbidities and other treatment barriers. This episode explores how clinicians can translate the guidelines into practical everyday care for patients.

Device Therapies for HFmrEF/HFpEF Video 24.03.2026 36:46

This episode reviews how device-based strategies can complement disease-modifying medical therapy in HF with preserved (HFpEF) and mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF). The discussion emphasizes a practical framework: confirm the HF syndrome and phenotype, identify structural or hemodynamic targets, and then consider appropriate device pathways (monitoring, valves, rhythm/conduction, and emer...

Embracing the Era of Combination Medical Therapy for HFmrEF/HFpEF Video 21.01.2026 31:39

This episode explores the foundational treatment pillars for HFmrEF and HFpEF , emphasizing the clinical rationale behind simultaneous or rapid-sequential initiation of combination guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT). Experts also address real-world barriers to implementation—such as workflow, access, and coordination—and share practical strategies to accelerate therapy and improve outcom...

Obesity Across the Spectrum of Heart Failure: Who Do We Treat & How? Video 17.11.2025 29:53

Experts in this episode, explore tools for assessing ischemic stroke and bleeding risks, principles of anticoagulant dosing in atrial fibrillation, and alternative treatments for patients who can't take anticoagulants. This podcast discusses monitoring parameters, reversal agents, and best practices for perioperative anticoagulation management. Listen now for practical insights on optimizing patie...

Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome in HFpEF & HFmrEF: From Visceral Fat to Guideline-Directed Therapy Video 12.09.2025 35:26

In this episode, experts unpack the emerging concept of cardio-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome and its pivotal role in the development and progression of HFpEF and HFmrEF. Listeners will learn how to identify CKM disease states and comorbidities while addressing risk-stratification, interpret diagnostic markers beyond eGFR, and consider integration of evidence-based metabolic therapies (SGLT2 inhi...

Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Updates in Definition, Diagnostic Testing, and Phenotyping Video 29.07.2025 29:36

Experts review definitions, diagnostic testing, risk prediction tools, and phenotypes of HFpEF . Listen to learn about common mimickers of HFpEF , and diagnostic clues and tests to help ide ntify these diagnoses.