Heart Failure Seminar: Focus on Iron Deficiency, Ironing Out Iron Deficiencies-HF Seminar

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This HFSA seminar focused on iron deficiency and its management in patients with heart failure. The seminar discussed the pathophysiology of iron deficiency, its prevalence in heart failure, and the impact on functional capacity. The importance of proper definition of iron deficiency was highlighted, and the criteria for diagnosis were discussed, including ferritin levels and transferrin saturation. The seminar also reviewed the outcomes of iron deficiency in heart failure, including increased mortality and heart failure hospitalizations. Several clinical trials were discussed, which showed that IV iron supplementation can improve functional status and quality of life in heart failure patients. The seminar emphasized the need for standardized protocols for identifying and managing iron deficiency in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The importance of documentation and insurance approval for IV iron therapy was also highlighted. Finally, the seminar discussed the different options for IV iron formulations and the considerations for choosing the appropriate formulation. Overall, the seminar provided valuable insights and recommendations for the management of iron deficiency in heart failure patients.

Keywords

iron deficiency

heart failure

pathophysiology

prevalence

functional capacity

diagnosis

clinical trials

IV iron supplementation

quality of life

management