Certificate course in Heart Failure 2025

Welcome to the Certificate Course in Heart Failure 2025 at the The Heart Academy.

Certified by Global Health Alliance UK, UK MEDIN and London Institute of Health Sciences

The Heart Academy is an initiative to promote heart failure education globally. It brings in the best of knowledge and research on a common platform for healthcare professionals.

Module 1

Introduction to Heart Failure

A Global Challenge

Heart failure is a complex and potentially life-threatening medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. To understand and manage various complex mechanisms related heart failure effectively, we have broken down these topic into following modules. 

• The “Heart Failure: A Global Challenge” module addresses the significant and growing burden of heart failure (HF) worldwide.
• Heart failure affects millions of people across all regions, contributing to substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.
• As life expectancy increases globally and risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity become more prevalent, heart failure has emerged as a major public health issue that transcends geographic and economic boundaries.
• This module explores the global impact of heart failure, examining differences in prevalence, healthcare resource availability, and patient outcomes across high-, middle-, and low-income countries.
• Through this module, healthcare providers will gain insight into the societal and economic impacts of heart failure, the disparities in care delivery, and the need for collaborative, innovative approaches to reduce the global heart failure burden.

Module 2

Diagnosis of Heart Failure & Assessment Through Latest Technologies

This module provides healthcare providers with a structured approach to accurately identifying heart failure (HF), a condition characterized by the heart’s inability to pump blood effectively, which results in a range of symptoms and can severely impact quality of life and survival.

• Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for initiating timely, effective treatment and improving patient outcomes.
• This module covers the key components of heart failure diagnosis, including the recognition of typical signs and symptoms, the use of clinical examination, and the role of diagnostic tests such as echocardiography, biomarkers (like BNP and NT-proBNP), and imaging studies.
• Additionally, it outlines the criteria for differentiating between types of heart failure, including heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
• Through a detailed overview of diagnostic criteria and tools, this module prepares healthcare providers to identify heart failure with greater accuracy and tailor treatment to each patient’s specific condition.

Module 3

Management of Heart Failure

• The “Management of Heart Failure” module provides an in-depth exploration of best practices and evidence-based approaches for treating heart failure (HF), a complex and increasingly prevalent condition affecting millions worldwide.
• Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and fluid retention.
• Given the diversity in heart failure types, such as reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), treatment strategies must be tailored to individual patient needs.
• This module covers the latest guidelines in pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, the role of lifestyle modification, and the importance of ongoing monitoring to optimize patient outcomes.
• Additionally, it addresses the integration of advanced therapies for patients with advanced heart failure.
• The module equips healthcare providers with the knowledge to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care, improve quality of life, and reduce the risk of hospitalization and mortality associated with heart failure.

Module 4

Pharmacotherapy for Heart Failure

• This module provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the pharmacological management of heart failure.
• It covers the pathophysiology and classification of heart failure, the mechanisms and evidence supporting key therapeutic agents, and strategies for individualized patient care.
• Emerging therapies and the importance of patient education and monitoring are also highlighted.
• By completing this module, participants will gain practical knowledge to optimize treatment outcomes and improve the quality of life for patients with heart failure.

Module 5

Holistic Approach for Management of Heart Failure

Heart failure is a multifaceted condition that requires more than just pharmacologic intervention for effective management. A therapeutic approach that combines both medical and holistic strategies can address the diverse physical, emotional, and social needs of patients, improving not only survival but also quality of life.

This module explores the integration of conventional treatments with holistic approaches that support overall well-being, focusing on patient-centered care.

In this module, we will cover:

• Lifestyle and Behavioral Interventions
• Mental and Emotional SupportMultidisciplinary and Patient-Centered Care Models

Module 6

Latest Research, Guidelines & Trials

Heart failure (HF) remains a significant global health challenge, with rising prevalence and substantial morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in diagnosis and management, the condition demands ongoing research to address unmet clinical needs.

This module explores the latest clinical trials and research in heart failure, focusing on innovations that aim to enhance patient outcomes, refine therapeutic strategies, and deepen understanding of HF pathophysiology.

The introduction will provide an overview of:

• Shifting Paradigms in HF Management
• Emerging Therapeutic Targets
• Trial Design and Outcomes
• Focus Areas

By delving into groundbreaking studies and their implications, this module aims to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of heart failure management and inspire evidence-based application in clinical practice.