This session will focus on heart failure physiology though the lens of cardiac dysfunction leading to heart failure;  and the subsequent, maladaptive compensatory mechanisms that present opportunities guiding current, and novel, therapeutic considerations.

Speakers:

Chris Bell, ACNP

Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss relationship of cardiac injury leading to heart failure and the maladaptive compensatory response.
• Discuss the targeted approach of heart failure therapeutics to address the maladaptive response.

Accreditation Statement
This activity is provided by the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN). The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.

Disclosure/Conflicts of Interest
The planners and faculty for this activity do not have any relevant relationships to disclose unless listed below. Any resulting conflicts of interest have been resolved according to ANCC guidance.

Disclosure of Commercial Support
AAHFN did not receive commercial support from any organizations for this activity.   

Enduring Education Activity
Expiration Date: December 31, 2022
1.0 Contact Hours ANCC