Contemporary Management of Heart Failure

The session reviewed the current approach to heart failure, from diagnosis and classification to the core pillars of guideline-directed medical therapy.

Discussion focused on practical challenges in everyday practice: sequencing and titrating therapy, monitoring kidney function and potassium, and when to refer for device therapy.

The case discussion followed a patient with reduced ejection fraction through initial assessment, therapy optimisation and follow-up.

A structured academic review of contemporary heart failure management, from diagnosis and risk assessment to guideline-directed therapy, followed by an open discussion and a clinical case.