This activity was planned to enhance participants' understanding, retention, and practical application of knowledge related to iron deficiency in heart failure, its diagnosis, and effective treatment.

Accreditation Statement 

In accordance with ACCME policy, prior to participating in this activity, you must review the information on this page. 

 
Joint Accreditation 
 
In support of improving patient care, the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement 

Physicians  

The ACCF designates this online enduring material for a maximum of up to 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses 
The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 continuing nursing education contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC
Successful completion of this JACC Journal CME/MOC activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.5 Medical Knowledge MOC point in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Target Audience: 

The primary target audience is general cardiologists as well as hypertension specialists, and advanced practice providers including nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pharmacists.
 

Important Dates: 
Date of Release: June 7, 2024
Term of Approval/Date of Expiration: April 6, 2025
 
Learner Objectives:  

Upon completion, participants should be able to:    

1. 1. Recognize the high prevalence of iron deficiency in heart failure and its impact on patient outcomes.  
      
      
   2. Identify the impact of IV iron therapy on exercise capacity, quality of life, and overall function. 
      
      
   3. Demonstrate the ability diagnose iron deficiency in heart failure patients based on clinical guidelines and diagnostic criteria. 
      
      
   4. Apply skills in patient education and shared decision-making related to IV iron therapy, empowering patients to actively participate in their iron deficiency management in heart failure. 

Acknowledgements:
Educational grant support provided by: American Regent.

Faculty: 

Ileana Pina, MD, MPH, FACC 
Nosheen Reza, MD, FACC 
Robert John Mentz, MD, FACC 
Shelly R. Zieroth, MD, FACC 

Susan M Gazzara, BSN, CCRN  

Upon completion, participants should be able to:    

1. 1. Recognize the high prevalence of iron deficiency in heart failure and its impact on patient outcomes.  
      
      
   2. Identify the impact of IV iron therapy on exercise capacity, quality of life, and overall function. 
      
      
   3. Demonstrate the ability diagnose iron deficiency in heart failure patients based on clinical guidelines and diagnostic criteria. 
      
      
   4. Apply skills in patient education and shared decision-making related to IV iron therapy, empowering patients to actively participate in their iron deficiency management in heart failure.