HFSA Virtual Board Certification Review 2021 (Well-organized Videos + Question Bank)

HFSA Virtual Board Certification Review 2021: Comprehensive Education for Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Exam Preparation and Clinical Expertise

The HFSA Virtual Board Certification Review 2021 is a comprehensive educational program tailored to meet the needs of physicians preparing for the Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology Maintenance of Certification Exam. It also serves as an invaluable resource for heart failure specialists seeking an in-depth review of the latest advancements in the field.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this immersive experience, attendees will:

For Certification Examination in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

• Identify and address knowledge gaps in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology
• Focus study efforts strategically to fill identified gaps
• Enhance their preparedness for the certification examination through ABIM-style multiple-choice test questions

For Clinical Practice

• Comprehend the epidemiology of heart failure and its environmental determinants
• Implement preventive strategies to mitigate the risk of heart failure
• Understand the pathophysiology of heart failure, encompassing normal physiology, compensatory mechanisms, and maladaptive changes
• Assess and monitor patients with acute or advanced heart failure using non-invasive and invasive tests and biomarkers
• Apply evidence-based therapies for chronic heart failure, incorporating pharmacologic agents, lifestyle modifications, and implantable devices
• Manage patients with specific heart failure conditions, including chemotherapy-induced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, and cardiorenal syndrome
• Address common comorbidities in chronic heart failure, such as sleep disordered breathing, anemia, and depression
• Enhance their skills in disease management strategies for advanced heart failure, including palliative care and transition to outpatient care
• Optimize peri-operative management of heart failure patients undergoing cardiac transplantation or mechanical circulatory device implantation

Expert Presentations and On-Demand Accessibility

National experts will deliver concise presentations meticulously aligned with blueprint content. Additionally, OnDemand webinars on Heart Failure Fundamentals will be available to all registered attendees. These 30-minute webinars can be conveniently accessed at the attendee’s leisure through the online meeting platform.

Virtual Meeting Details

The virtual meeting will span July 16-18, 2021, with attendees expected to participate in designated sessions to maximize their learning experience. Live sessions are accessible through the “Sessions” tab in the online platform. For individuals unable to attend live sessions, on-demand recordings will be available within 48 hours on the “OnDemand” tab.

Additional Bonus Features

• An updated question bank for 2021
• A comprehensive recommended reading list

Program Content Outline

Day #1 | Friday, July 16

• 3:00 PM – 6:20 PM EST: Cardiac Transplantation Q&A Panel I

Day #2 | Saturday, July 17

• 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST:
  • Keys in HF Management
  • Specific HF Syndromes
  • Q&A Panel II

Day #3 | Sunday, July 18

• 11:00 AM – 5:30PM EST:
  • Shock/MCS
  • Special Topics in HF
  • Q&A Panel III