<![CDATA[Heart Failure Focus]]>3e652e16-7880-50f9-bad4-6e03c705a555Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:30:06 +0000Captivate.fmAmerican Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN)https://artwork.captivate.fm/39c0c408-aed1-43ea-a7bc-465698d4945a/Mdcq4Nxp3hl89fWXXQSiXuFc.jpgHeart Failure FocusAmerican Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN)American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN)Heart Failure Focus is a podcast brought to you by the  American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN).  Each episode is designed to help the busy health care professional breakdown all aspects of heart failure. Each segment is broken down into different topics so you can listen on the go during the course of your day.  The AAHFN is a specialty organization dedicated to advancing nursing education, clinical practice, and research to improve heart failure patient outcomes.https://www.aahfn.org/?falseepisodicnopodcastIntegrating Health Technologies in Heart FailureIntegrating Health Technologies in Heart FailureJoin Laura Peters, NP and Meg Fraser, NP for a discussion of the latest AAHFN scientific statement, developed jointly with the Heart Failure Society of America, on integrative health technologies in heart failure care. The hosts will discuss practical guidance on incorporating digital health tools into heart failure care—shifting from singular devices to coordinated, team-based, and actionable systems of care.

]]>Join Laura Peters, NP and Meg Fraser, NP for a discussion of the latest AAHFN scientific statement, developed jointly with the Heart Failure Society of America, on integrative health technologies in heart failure care. The hosts will discuss practical guidance on incorporating digital health tools into heart failure care—shifting from singular devices to coordinated, team-based, and actionable systems of care.

]]>7e78a6a5-595c-4230-8ab5-4109d2d134ceFri, 17 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -040017:12falsefull1212Nurse-Led ECMO — What we can learn from a Center of ExcellenceNurse-Led ECMO — What we can learn from a Center of ExcellenceChris interviews Melissa Fix, BSN, is the program manager for temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) at Keck Medical Center, University of Southern California. She specializes in the care of patients with advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and complex cardiothoracic surgical needs, with a particular focus on advancing a nurse-led ECMO model. This episode was made possible through grant funding from Abbott.

]]>Chris interviews Melissa Fix, BSN, is the program manager for temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) at Keck Medical Center, University of Southern California. She specializes in the care of patients with advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and complex cardiothoracic surgical needs, with a particular focus on advancing a nurse-led ECMO model. This episode was made possible through grant funding from Abbott.

]]>3515e1f8-e437-44dc-9e7e-f51982530ad3Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -040023:28falsefull1111Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) — Getting more out of a failing heartCardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) — Getting more out of a failing heartChris bell interviews Michael Arnold DNP, FHRS, about what is new in CCM therapy and when GDMT is not enough.

]]>Chris bell interviews Michael Arnold DNP, FHRS, about what is new in CCM therapy and when GDMT is not enough.

]]>b0eac6e0-6f19-4e72-9fec-949cecce680eThu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -040017:49falsefull1010The Power of Remote PA Pressure Monitoring: Advancing Heart Failure Care with the CardioMEMS HF SystemThe Power of Remote PA Pressure Monitoring: Advancing Heart Failure Care with the CardioMEMS HF SystemJoin us for a conversation with a heart failure nurse leader who’s been at the forefront of remote monitoring. In this episode, we explore the clinical value of CardioMEMS in managing heart failure, especially for patients who appear stable but are at high risk for decompensation—along with insights on the expanded National Coverage Determination and the future of cardiovascular care.

]]>Join us for a conversation with a heart failure nurse leader who’s been at the forefront of remote monitoring. In this episode, we explore the clinical value of CardioMEMS in managing heart failure, especially for patients who appear stable but are at high risk for decompensation—along with insights on the expanded National Coverage Determination and the future of cardiovascular care.

]]>99405030-ebae-4a91-8631-d3d13b4c42deWed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -040023:26falsefull99Decompensated HF and Diuretic Resistance — Finding success with UltraFiltrationDecompensated HF and Diuretic Resistance — Finding success with UltraFiltrationA review of UltraFiltration as a therapeutic modality to overcome chronically decompensated heart failure in patients who struggle poorly responsive to diuretics. A brief review of pivotal trials as well as discussion of real-world experience with the therapy in a successful advanced heart failure clinic.

]]>A review of UltraFiltration as a therapeutic modality to overcome chronically decompensated heart failure in patients who struggle poorly responsive to diuretics. A brief review of pivotal trials as well as discussion of real-world experience with the therapy in a successful advanced heart failure clinic.

]]>b46f873a-c9c6-4f1d-a609-be4d35a1de66Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:30:00 -040026:33falsefull88CardioMEMS LegacyCardioMEMS LegacyAbbott celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the FDA approval of CardioMEMS. On this podcast Chris Bell talks to Rebecca (Beki) Angerstein about the legacy of CardioMEMS. Beki is currently the Manager in Medical Affairs at Abbott. Her clinical background includes managing CV patients at the bedside and in a large cardiology practice for many years. She continues to practice clinically working prn in the hospital. Her passion is heart failure which led her to Abbott where she worked with clinicians on HF research trials.

**Please note that the website stated during the podcast was incorrect. For more information please visit www.cardiovascular.abbott**

]]>Abbott celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the FDA approval of CardioMEMS. On this podcast Chris Bell talks to Rebecca (Beki) Angerstein about the legacy of CardioMEMS. Beki is currently the Manager in Medical Affairs at Abbott. Her clinical background includes managing CV patients at the bedside and in a large cardiology practice for many years. She continues to practice clinically working prn in the hospital. Her passion is heart failure which led her to Abbott where she worked with clinicians on HF research trials.

**Please note that the website stated during the podcast was incorrect. For more information please visit www.cardiovascular.abbott**

]]>499c6613-e480-47b9-9133-19edb6d1b8dfMon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -040031:35falsefull77Structural heart diseaseStructural heart diseaseIn this episode of Heart Failure Focus, Chris Bell talks about structural heart disease, specifically mitraclip, and upcoming trials with Kristy Gam, NP, Lead APP for General Cardiology at the University of Colorado Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine in outpatient Interventional/Structural Cardiology.

]]>In this episode of Heart Failure Focus, Chris Bell talks about structural heart disease, specifically mitraclip, and upcoming trials with Kristy Gam, NP, Lead APP for General Cardiology at the University of Colorado Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine in outpatient Interventional/Structural Cardiology.

]]>5a68f024-a05e-4d55-bcfc-fe462d180096Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 -040027:33falsefull66HF overview (what's new and what's hot)HF overview (what's new and what's hot)In this episode of Heart Failure Focus, Chris Bell talks about what's new and hot in heart failure with Midge Bowers, a Clinical Professor and Lead Faculty for the cardiovascular specialty at Duke University School of Nursing. They review the “4 Pillar” therapy for HFrEF as well as discuss the emerging phenotypes of HFpEF.

]]>In this episode of Heart Failure Focus, Chris Bell talks about what's new and hot in heart failure with Midge Bowers, a Clinical Professor and Lead Faculty for the cardiovascular specialty at Duke University School of Nursing. They review the “4 Pillar” therapy for HFrEF as well as discuss the emerging phenotypes of HFpEF.

]]>a09ca832-373f-496f-a6fc-83acd83a2c69Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -040025:44falsefull55HF Devices and Remote Monitoring: Past, Present, and FutureHF Devices and Remote Monitoring: Past, Present, and FutureBrief discussion with Dr. Phil Adamson, Divisional VP & CMO for the Heart Failure Division at Abbott , and longtime support of AAHFN.

Listen as he discusses the role of device therapy & remote monitoring in heart failure from a personal and corporate perspective.

]]>Brief discussion with Dr. Phil Adamson, Divisional VP & CMO for the Heart Failure Division at Abbott , and longtime support of AAHFN.

Listen as he discusses the role of device therapy & remote monitoring in heart failure from a personal and corporate perspective.

]]>81bc3e85-3f4b-42f3-bb70-b1c576fa1665Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:30:00 -040036:54falsefull44NYHA StudyNYHA StudyThis podcast discusses the importance of being accurate with NYHA Functional Classification as well as the current study that is focused on NYHA classification.

]]>This podcast discusses the importance of being accurate with NYHA Functional Classification as well as the current study that is focused on NYHA classification.

]]>c897aecc-39fc-4fd5-9a94-7aa5f2eedaf4Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:30:00 -040023:27falsefull33Diagnostic work up of Cardiac AmyloidosisDiagnostic work up of Cardiac AmyloidosisThis podcast will provide an overview of the steps and diagnostic studies that should be ordered on a patient with suspected Amyloidosis. 

]]>This podcast will provide an overview of the steps and diagnostic studies that should be ordered on a patient with suspected Amyloidosis. 

]]>4ccb1383-d38a-4056-af55-3262f1ec75f6Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:30:00 -040025:44falsefull22Amyloidosis: Red Flags and symptomsAmyloidosis: Red Flags and symptomsThis podcast will describe the signs and symptoms that are common in Amyloidosis and will help the clinician pull together the pertinent factors, besides the well known low voltage EKG 

]]>This podcast will describe the signs and symptoms that are common in Amyloidosis and will help the clinician pull together the pertinent factors, besides the well known low voltage EKG 

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