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Opening Remarks/ Spotlight on Amyloid (Diagnostics/Pharmacology/ Workup)
Date
November 7, 2020
Learning Objectives
- Define amyloidosis, including specific types and their cardiac features.
- Identify barriers to patient identification and diagnosis.
- Patient assessment criteria to differentially diagnose amyloidosis
- Propose mechanisms to increase awareness of amyloidosis amongst heart failure providers and referring physicians.
- Review current treatment options available for patients with amyloidosis.
Speakers
Farooq Sheikh, MD
Medical Director - Advanced Heart Failure Program, MedStar Health
Johana Fajardo, DNP, ANP-BC
Medical Director of the LVAD Quality of Life Program, Medical University of South Carolina
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