Heart Failure Educational Webinar Series
Heart Failure Educational Webinar Series for Primary Care across South London, working in collaboration with Health Innovation Network South London and the South London Cardiac Operational Delivery Network.
Heart Failure Educational Webinar Series for Primary Care across South London, working in collaboration with Health Innovation Network South London and the South London Cardiac Operational Delivery Network.
Please find below recordings for each session below – They and many other webinar sessions can be accessed via GP Team Net Here
Session title
Suspected Heart Failure in Primary Care – detecting HF in the realm of ‘breathlessness’
Speaker
Dr Sue Piper Consultant Cardiologist King’s College Hospital
About
This webinar will focus on detecting Heart Failure in primary care, with an emphasis on practical advice regarding diagnostic investigations and referrals. Dr Sue Piper, consultant cardiologist at King’s College Hospital, will discuss who and when to refer, the information to include in a referral, and treatment options that can be offered prior to diagnosis. The session will also explore current Heart Failure terminology and what primary care should expect after the Heart Failure review. All South London primary care clinicians are welcome and you are encouraged to bring your questions!
Learning Objectives
Assessment of the breathless patient (focus on cardiovascular causes but to include other recommended investigations).
Using NTproBNP in patients with suspected Heart Failure – pros and pitfalls.
NICE suspected HF pathway: who and when to refer, what should a referral include, and what treatment could/should be offered prior to diagnosis.
Communicating suspected HF with the patient – what to say and where to signpost.
Current HF terminology and what to expect after the HF review.
Session title
Medical management of left sided Heart Failure
Speaker
Dr Baldeep Sidhu, Consultant Cardiologist Croydon University Hospital
About
The incidence and prevalence of heart failure is increasing and understanding the management options is vital to ensure we treat our patients appropriately to improve symptoms and prognosis. This webinar will discuss the contemporary management of heart failure including the various medication options and devices that are available. It will incorporate the recent NICE publication on chronic heart failure and help healthcare providers with optimising management of this difficult group of patients.
Learning Objectives
Current terminology of Heart Failure
Different medical therapies available to treat Heart Failure
Understand the four-pillar approach for managing Heart Failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)
Devices in Heart Failure
Management of increasing fluid retention in Heart Failure
Session title
Heart Failure nursing teams: what, where, and why?
Speaker
Hannah Simmons Lead Nurse for Heart Failure King’s College Hospital
About
The role of the Heart Failure Specialist Nurse (HFSN) has evolved significantly since a study carried out by Blue et al in 2001 of nurse-led post-discharge HF care demonstrated reduction in mortality, hospitalisation, and patient self-reported improved quality of life measures. HFSNs are highly skilled autonomous practitioners whose advanced skill set, knowledge, and clinical acumen support patients across several care settings. HFSNs utilise a holistic approach in the assessment and care provision of patients living with heart failure, supporting patients with their physical, psychological, social, occupational, and care giver needs from diagnosis to the end of life.
In short, HFSN are essential for delivering holistic, patient-centred care that improves both health outcomes and patient experience. This session will further explore the services offered by HF nurses, how to access these services, and how care is delivered.
Learning Objectives
What services do Heart Failure nursing services provide?
How do you refer?
Where are nursing services situated and how is care delivered?
Why refer to a Heart Failure nurse – what is the evidence and why do we matter?