Pharmacological Management of Heart Failure

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PHMHF

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Explain the pathophysiology, key diagnostic tests, and classifications of heart failure.
Identify pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies for heart failure and outline patient-specific education strategies.
Evaluate the impact of major comorbidities on heart failure management.

Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Heart Failure

Understanding Heart Failure

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Medication Management of Heart Failure

Goals of Management

LVEF Medication Management

Alternative Medications and Adjunct Therapies

Diuretics for Clinical Congestion

Management by HF Stages

Nonpharmacological Therapy

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Considerations for Comorbidities and HF

The Impact of the Major Comorbidities

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resource

References

Writer: Eric Hutto, DNP

Eric is a graduate of the University of South Florida School of Nursing and has experience in various clinical settings, including critical care and obstetrics. He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Georgetown University, where he was recognized as a Pellegrino Student Scholar for his research in clinical bioethics. Eric also completed a fellowship at Duquesne University, which focused on applying genomics in nursing practice. His experiences drive his commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations, particularly Black Americans, through advocacy and evidence-based practices.

Subject Matter Expert: Adam Root, PharmD

Adam Root graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2013. Adam has worked in the managed care, medication policy, drug information, and community pharmacy settings and has a background in policy and guideline development, clinical program design, and medication use evaluation. He is currently employed as a Drug Use Management Coordinator at Kaiser Permanente.
 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.