Following the completion of this program, the participant will be able to: 

• Define the classifications of heart failure based on underlying pathophysiology, cardiomyopathy type, and functional impairment
• Identify the most common etiologies of heart failure
• Classify patient presentations using the New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification
• Recognize characteristic physical examination findings in heart failure, including pulsus alternans, peripheral edema, and pulmonary effusions
• Interpret common diagnostic (imaging and laboratory) findings in various types of heart failure.
• Formulate initial management strategies for patients with acute decompensated heart failure
• Identify factors that precipitate acute heart failure exacerbations
• Apply guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for chronic compensated HFrEF and describe management of other chronic heart failure subtypes
• Recognize indications for device-based therapies, including biventricular pacing, in selected patients with heart failure