FAIL TO PREPARE, PREPARE TO FAIL: TAKING THE CONGESTION OUT OF HEART FAILURE MANAGEMENT

Chaired by Prof Ralph Audehm. Prof John Atherton, Prof Andrew Sindone and A/Prof John Amerena talk Heart Failure Management in 2021.

One in every 20-25 GP encounters with patients aged over 45 in Australia is with a patient with heart failure, yet the coexisting multi-morbid conditions make it a challenging condition to diagnose and treat.

A panel of cardiology experts will take a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities in treating heart failure in primary care, the recent developments in pharmacological treatment options, and how to practically implement best practice guidelines in a primary care setting.