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Examining the clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. A survey of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP) of the ESC

European Journal of Heart Failure

The clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. HF, heart failure; HFN, heart failure nurse; MDT, multidisciplinary team. A total of 837 nurses involved in the daily care of patients with HF from 15 countries completed the survey.

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American College of Cardiology Sets Full Range of Education Sessions and Meetings ACC Scientific Session, ACC.24

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24, amidst the 75th anniversary of the organization, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has planned a full range of educational programming, special events and peer networking scheduled throughout the April 6-8 event in Atlanta, GA. 24 Education Sessions Symposiums at ACC The “Symposiums at ACC.24”

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Cedars-Sinai Cardiologist Leads the American Society of Transplantation

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Jon Kobashigawa, MD, of the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, is an expert in heart transplantation, heart failure, and other complex cardiac conditions. An expert in diagnosing heart failure, Kobashigawa also is director of the Advanced Heart Disease Division in the Smidt Heart Institute.

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Smidt Heart Institute Experts Selected to Join JACC Editorial Team

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Kittleson, director of Heart Failure Research and director of Post Graduate Medical Education in Heart Failure and Transplantation, is an associate editor specializing in heart failure. She also has served on the board of directors of the Heart Failure Society of America.

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Abstract 4141624: The inadequacy of Physician’s Knowledge of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Heart Failure

Circulation

Introduction:It is estimated that about 30% of patients with heart failure (HF) have iron deficiency anemia that can be masked as chronic normocytic anemia or functional anemia. Currently, the ACC/AHA 2022 heart failure guidelines give IV Iron replacement a Class IIa recommendation. However, only 18.8%

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American College of Cardiology, ACC, Releases Guide to Remote Patient Management

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In its announcement about the workbook, ACC noted that cardiologists use digital devices and wearable technology to remotely monitor their patients for a variety of chronic cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, vascular disease and atrial fibrillation.

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Heart Rhythm Society’s HRX 2024 to Draw Cardiovascular Innovators to Atlanta

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During the event, to take place at the Signia by Hilton Atlanta, innovators will gather in one room throughout the conference, gaining insights into regulatory approvals, clinical trials, market adoption, and the integration of novel technologies into patient care. On Thursday, Sept. Avari Silva On Saturday, Sept.