The Medical Management of Congestive Heart Failure

Andrew Ignaszewski, MD FRCPC

Director, Heart Failure Clinic, St. Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
April, 2000

Presented at Grand Rounds, Lion's Gate Hospital
41 minutes duration.

Objectives:

• Review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of congestive heart failure
• Summarize the evidence-based approach to treatement of congestive heart failure
• Focus on the role of beta-blockers in the management of congestive heart failure

• This event is eligible for Section 2 CME credit as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and may also be incorporated into a personal learning project (PLP) under Section 4 (Structured Learning Projects).
• This event is eligible for one hour of Section 2 CME credit