During these weekly didactic lectures, a variety of Heart Failure topics will be presented and discussed. The lectures will provide information on new and updated procedures, surgical techniques, and new medications.

Course Director:
Asad Ghafoor, MD; Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Adam Schuldt, MD, PhD; Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

Overall Objectives:

1. Identify optimal patient care initiatives based on Heart Failure Guidelines
2. Improve the knowledge base of the Advanced Heart Failure team by analyzing new research in the field of Advanced Heart Failure treatments.
3. Demonstrate improved competency in the identification and care of the Advanced Heart Failure Patient
4. Translate medical knowledge to optimal patient care at the bedside

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for Cardiology, Transplant Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure Physicians, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, RN Transplant, and Heart Failure Coordinators.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statements

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.