The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to –

• Discuss pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of heart failure and normal ejection factor.

 
William C. Little, MD  
Professor of Medicine, Chief of Cardiology
Wake Forest University School of Medicine 
Winston Salem, North Carolina 

Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials is 1 hour.

Date of Original Release: June 8, 2007.

Term of Approval
June 8, 2007 through June 8, 2010. Continuation of CME credit from June 8, 2010 depends on a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.

Peer Review
In May 2007, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by James J. Ferguson III, MD, FACC—Associate Director, Clinical Cardiology Research, THI; Co-Chairman, Medical Education Committee, THI; Chairman, Research Committee, THI. Houston, Texas.

Disclosure of Relationships
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.

Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships, either with one or more of the manufacturers of commercial products discussed, or with one or more of the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.

Dr. Little discloses the following relevant to this program:

• Consultant—Alteon, CorAssist, Celladon, Boston Scientific, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Medtronic, and Encisive.
• Grant/Research Support—Merck.

This enduring material comprises 1 audio/visual presentation. By clicking on the course materials link below, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the full presentation, you may complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit for this activity.