Recognizing and Treating Iron Deficiency in Patients with Heart Failure: Achieving Better Outcomes and Quality of Life

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 8:00 AM - Thursday, June 11, 2020, 11:59 PM

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Designated (0.50 hours)

In this infographic-based activity, an expert in cardiology shares insight on recognizing and treating iron deficiency in patients with heart failure to achieve better outcomes and quality of life.

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1. Recognize the prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) in heart failure (HF) and its impact on patient outcomes and quality of life;
2. Identify evidence-based guidelines and the latest clinical data on the efficacy and safety of currently available and emerging iron therapies for the management of ID in patients with HF;
3. Apply evidence-based guidelines and the latest clinical data on available and emerging iron therapies to the treatment of ID in patients with HF.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Cincinnati and PVI, Peerview Institute for Medical Education. The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Cincinnati designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Medical Director & Program Planners

PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education

Angela McIntosh, Senior Medical Director
Carol Glenn, Educational Program Manager
Krystal Scharon, MA, Educational Program Director 
Margery Tamas, Medical Writer

University of Cincinnati Continuing Medical Education Office

Bruce Gebhardt, MD, Physician Reviewer-Compliance
Susan P. Tyler, MEd, CMP, CHCP, Director
Heather Muskopf, Program Manager

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This activity is supported by an educational grant from American Regent, Inc., a division of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.