Description: This presentation will provide a comprehensive review of the pathophysiology of both heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), enabling pharmacists to effectively compare and contrast these two disease states. This presentation will also review the mechanisms of actions for the drugs utilized to emphasize guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT). In addition, this presentation will review emerging clinical trials to ensure pharmacists remain current with the evolving landscape of heart failure management.

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Speaker: Mikayla Lang, PharmD, PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident – Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Objectives: ​​ 

  1. Compare and contrast the differences in pathophysiology between heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) versus heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
  2. Differentiate the current treatment options available for HFrEF and HFpEF
  3. Recall the mechanism of action of drugs used in HFrEF and HFpEF
  4. Outline new clinical trials for HFrEF and HFpEF

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Materials: PDF icon Single Activity Flyer -M Lang 012026.pdf

Pharmacist UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-001-L01-P

Session date: 
01/20/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
10 W Special Functions Room and Virtual via Teams Webinar
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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    • 1.00 APRN Pharmacotherapeutic Contact Hours
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
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