Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Identify relevant features of national heart failure guidelines;
• Analyze new treatments for heart failure including devices; and,
• Characterize the timing and expected outcome for surgical interventions in heart failure patients including those with ischemic heart disease and valvular heart disease.

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.