Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) – A Comprehensive Review of Drug Classes Available

Expiry Date
: 01/06/2025
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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This review looks at the drug classes available to manage HFrEF and enables the healthcare professional to use this information to tailor to the specific needs of certain patient groups.

Keywords: Heart failure, management, treatment, guideline

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review the medicines available to manage heart failure.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. An understanding of the pathology of heart failure

  2. An understanding of the use of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) in the management of heart failure
  3. An understanding of the use of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) in the management of heart failure
  4. An understanding of the use of beta-blockers in the management of heart failure
  5. An understanding of the use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRA) in the management of heart failure
  6. An understanding of the use of hydralazine-isosorbide dinitrate therapy in the management of heart failure
  7. An understanding of the use of angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) in the management of heart failure
  8. An understanding of the use of ivabradine therapy in the management of heart failure
  9. An understanding of the use of diuretics in the management of heart failure
  10. An understanding of the use of digoxin in the management of heart failure
  11. An understanding of the use of inotropic therapy in the management of heart failure.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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