This Educational course organised by the Heart Failure Association of the ESC was held at the European Heart House on 15-16 March 2007. The programme took the form of a two day course updating delegates on the pathophysiology and management of acute heart failure, and included didactic lectures, case strudies and panel discussions covering every aspect of this condition. This educational training programme and related materials are supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Abbott.
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The Challenge of AHF: Definition and Epidemiology
G. Filippatos
Aetiology & pathophysiology of AHF (talk to include origin of symptoms and signs)
A. Mebazaa
Guidelines Update: North American and European guidance on AHF
M. Nieminen
Treatment Algorithm in the European Guideline
F. Follath
Early management of the patient with preserved blood pressure (to include a case discussion)
J.L. Sendon
Early management of the patient with low blood pressure (to include a case discussion)
M. Metra
Monitoring: biomarkers or pulmonary artery catheter?
G. Jondeau
Invasive or non-invasive ventilation
Limitations of current therapies & emerging drug treatments
Device Therapy for AHF: mechanical support, ultrafiltration & electrical therapy
P. Ponikowski
Predischarge management plan
T McDonagh
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