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2025 Cardiothoracic & Vascular Symposium: Breathlessness Session

In this learning module, GPs will learn about Heart Failure with reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) including
recognising symptoms and common presentations of HFrEF, the role of imaging, and treatment options. They will
also gain an understanding of Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) including diagnostic
challenges and management strategies for HFpEF.

RACGP: 1hr EA hour CONTENT: 4 Videos (total 65min)

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Learning Outcomes:

Identify auscultatory findings suggestive of valvular heart disease and determine when to refer to
echocardiography.
Identify the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for HFpEF (Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction).
Implement at least one evidence-based strategy for managing hypertension in primary care.
Explain the key differences in management between HFrEF (Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction) and HFpEF

Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Dr Stephen Tomlinson
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Hypertension in 10 Minutes

Dr Mohsen Habibian
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HFREF - Medication and Devices

Dr Scott McKenzie
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HF reduced EF, BNP, ECHO, MRI

Dr Andrew Mulligan
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Heart Failure Symptoms & Presentations

Dr Nicholas Sowden
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2025 Cardiothoracic & Vascular Symposium: Breathlessness Session

Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Hypertension in 10 Minutes

HFREF - Medication and Devices

HF reduced EF, BNP, ECHO, MRI

Heart Failure Symptoms & Presentations

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