Welcome to the iHF space, where different medical disciplines come together with one main objective: improving the care of patients with heart failure.
Why do we need iHF? Because heart failure, by its very nature, defies the siloed mentality that underpins contemporary, super-specialized healthcare systems. Very often, heart failure is undiagnosed and, therefore, undertreated, depriving patients of the optimal care they deserve. Up to 70% of heart failure patients are treated either before or after hospitalization by non-cardiologists, who often miss out on the continuous medical education provided in cardiology meetings.
iHF aims to break down walls and overcome barriers. It is transdisciplinary, going beyond cardiology to involve all stakeholders participating in heart failure care. The focus is on the patient, with all efforts directed at addressing unmet needs—ranging from inadequate patient selection for standard-of-care therapies to poor adherence to guideline recommendations. If you’re interested in understanding when a patient with dyspnea should be referred to a heart failure specialist, learning more about minimally invasive percutaneous and surgical interventions for heart failure secondary to valve diseases, understanding how to manage heart rhythm disturbances to improve left ventricular function, or, most importantly, improving clinical follow-up for heart failure patients after hospital discharge, then come on board and join iHF.
iHF embodies enthusiasm, talent, expertise, transdisciplinarity, and inclusivity! It’s about sharing experiences among peers, learning from one another, discussing patient-centered clinical unmet needs, and finding practical, relevant solutions. Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to this exciting new journey! Join us for the first iHF webinar
Emanuele Barbato
Editorial from Emanuele Barbato
