A Simplified Approach to the Management of Patients with
HEART FAILURE

THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING ISSUES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HEART FAILURE:

• Defining the type of Failure
• Systolic versus Diastolic Dysfunction
• Rhythm Disturbances
• Obstruction to Venous Return
• Non-cardiac causes
• Symptoms/Signs of Heart Failure
• Diagnostic tests
• Treatment - goals, initiation, titration, unresponsive failure,
  diet, exercise, emerging therapies, hospitalization, etc.
• When to consult a cardiologist
• Prognosis

Prepared by:
Andrew M. Morris M.D. F.R.C.P.(C)
Associate Professor of Medicine
Section of Cardiology
University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada