Heart Failure Society of America - Publications & Educational Materials
Please explore the links below to learn more about any of our printed materials and official publications.
Publications
The Journal of Cardiac Failure
Official Journal of the Heart Failure Society of America and the Japanese Heart Failure Society.
Currently published bimonthly. The Journal of Cardiac Failure is published 10 times a year.
2010 Comprehensive Heart Failure Practice Guideline
The 2010 Comprehensive Heart Failure Practice Guideline was published in the February issue
of the Journal of Cardiac Failure.
The Journal of Cardiac Failure, 2010;16:e1-e194.
Heart Failure Society of America Published Papers
Includes consensus statements, position papers, working group papers, editorials and perspectives/
Heart Failure Society Newsletter
The official quarterly publication of the HFSA. Stay up-to-date of changes and events within the HFSA with this newsletter.
Health Literacy and Care of The Patient with Heart Failure: A Fact Sheet
Educational Programs
2012 Heart Failure Review Course
This 2.5 day comprehensive review course expands upon the HFSA Board Review Course in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Self-Evaluation Module in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
HFSA has developed an ABIM-approved self-evaluation module in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. It can be used to satisfy MOC requirements in all ABIM specialty certifications, including:
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology.
ABIM Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Certification: FAQs.
Certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) for diplomates holding ABIM certification in Cardiovascular Disease,
is designed to recognize the qualification of physicians who have met ABIM's standards
for specialists in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.
Educational Materials
Educational Modules on Heart Failure
HFSA has developed and published a series of modules designed to help patients,
their families, and individuals at risk learn more about heart
failure in easy to understand language. The modules cover a variety of topics including
low sodium diet, medicines to treat heart failure, self care, exercise and activity,
heart rhythm problems etc. These modules are not intended to replace regular medical care.
Heart Failure Awareness Event Materials
The HFSA has produced a turn-key kit and
supplemental materials to
assist professionals in planning local events related to heart failure either during National Heart Failure
Awareness week (February 12-18, 2012) or at other times during the year.
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