2026 Hawaii International Heart Failure Symposium

1. Describe the pathophysiology and progression of heart failure including distinctions among HFrEF, HFpEF, and decompensated heart failure.
2. identify early clinical indicators of worsening heart failure and criteria that signal increased risk for decompensation or shock.
3. Examine system level barriers that contribute to readmission, delayed GDMT optimization, poor adherence, and inequitable access to advanced HF care.
4. Apply guideline based treatment algorithms and escalation pathways to common and complex HFshock case scenarios.
5. Critically evaluate when to escalate to mechanical circulatory support using patient specific data, risk stratification, and organizational protocols.
6. Explain the mechanisms, indications, and pharmacological profiles of contemporary HF medications including GDMT classes and therapies for specific conditions including hypertrophic and infiltrative cardiomyopathies.

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In support of improving patient care, Cedars-Sinai is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
Cedars-Sinai designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 19.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician AMA Attendance
Attendance credit will be provided to other healthcare professionals upon the fulfillment of attendance requirements. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  

ANCC Credit for Nurses:  This activity is approved for 19.00 ANCC contact hours.

Interprofessional Continuing Education: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team and learners will receive 19.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cedars-Sinai adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.