23 May 2025
Innovative approaches to refractory heart failure: devices and therapies to the rescue
With the collaboration of iHF initiative (improving Heart Function)
Anchorperson:
P. Lurz
Summary
This session highlights innovative device-based therapies for refractory heart failure, emphasizing the integration of neuromodulation, decongestive strategies, and the synergy with pharmacological treatments. Case presentations illustrate the evolving landscape of advanced heart failure management.
Learning Objectives
- To recognise heart failure refractory to medical therapy that requires treatment escalation
- To appraise innovative future options of cardiovascular interventions
- To understand how optimal synergy between oral therapy and interventions can be further improved