January 29, 2025- The American Heart Association has launched a new $3 million initiative, supported financially by Abbott, that aligns with the rising need for advanced HF treatment pathways and education beyond traditional guideline-directed medical therapy. This effort will provide cardiovascular clinicians with information on care models that connect specialists and clinical teams to improve patient outcomes and support a growing HF population.
About 6.7 million American adults are living with heart failure (HF), and prevalence is expected to reach more than 8 million by 2030. While there is no cure for HF, many people with this condition can live full, enjoyable lives and disease progression can be slowed. While people with early-stage HF often can manage their condition with lifestyle modifications and medications, more advanced therapies may be needed as the disease progresses.
By engaging 15 carefully selected hospitals across the nation, the American Heart Association’s new three-year Heart Failure Education Initiative aims to improve understanding and amplify successful models of HF treatment pathways. Participating sites will:
- collaborate to share challenges and develop solutions, and
- have access to education sharing successful models of care through conferences, posters, webinars and more.