2025 AAHFN CEC Symposium - Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure: Best Practices in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implementation of Iron Supplementation

HAZLET, N.J. - May 12, 2025 - PRLog -- In this program, an expert faculty will explain to attendees the deleterious consequences of ID, the importance of early and regular screening for ID in HF patients, and current clinical evidence and guideline recommendations. A case study will identify practical considerations and illustrate "real-world" challenges associated with implementation of IV therapy. Faculty members will provide solutions and describe best practices to overcome challenges and optimize patient care.

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CHAIR

Nancy Albert, PhD, CCNS, CHFN, CCRN, NE-BC
Associate Chief Nursing Office—Research and Innovation
Clinical Nurse Specialist—Kaufman Center for Heart Failure
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio

FACULTY

Gregory Lewis, MD
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Maria Fe White, RN, MSN, FNP/ACNP-BC, CENP
Associate Director, Advanced Heart Disease and Lung Transplant Programs
Comprehensive Transplant Center
Cedars-Sinai
Los Angeles, California

Educational Objectives

- Explain the prognosis for heart failure patients with iron deficiency (ID) and the need for regular screening for ID
- Interpret the clinical evidence with iron therapy for ID in patients with HF
- Discuss dosing of IV iron therapy and recognize challenges to implementation of evidence-based iron supplementation

Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for Heart Failure Nurses.

Educational Grant
AAHFN and Voxmedia International gratefully acknowledge the independent educational grant provided by American Regent.

Continuing Education Credits
Attendees may earn continuing education credits (CEC) by attending the meeting and completing the evaluation for the Annual Meeting sessions. Disclaimer: Learners are advised that accredited status does not imply endorsement by the provider, additional provider, or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with an activity. Accreditation Provider Number: ANCC Provider Number: P0398.