HEART FAILURE AND ANEMIA

Course overview

Heart failure (HF) is a progressive clinical syndrome in which the heart fails to pump a sufficient supply of blood to the body due to a functional or structural disorder. Anemia (i.e., a reduction in the mass of circulating RBCs) is common in all stages of HF, and is an independent risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of heart failure and anemia, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.