HEart Failure Webinar SERies
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HEART FAILURE WEBINAR SERIES
Virtual Events Exploring Topics Affecting the Heart Failure Community
​​Welcome to HeartBrothers' 2024 Heart Failure Webinar Series—year-round virtual events designed to educate the global Heart Failure patient community regarding a variety of relevant and timely topics. Each webinar culminates with a patient Q&A to ensure we meet the needs of our community. This page will be updated throughout the year as new webinars are scheduled, so please check back often.
We invite you to scroll down, register for upcoming webinars, and watch past webinars.​
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Thank you to our 2024 WEBINAR PROGRAM SPONSOR:​​​​
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Protect yourself and have fun:
Respiratory viruses, vaccines, & travel medicine for Heart Failure patients
As the weather warms up and trips are being planned, you may have some safety questions as a heart failure patient. Join us for an informative webinar* led by renowned infectious disease expert Dr. Camille Kotton from Massachusetts General Hospital, as we delve into vital discussions on precautions, vaccinations, and travel safety to safeguard your heart health.
Recorded on Thursday, April 18, 2024
the next step:
How to Communicate with your donor family
We are excited to partner with New England Donor Services (NEDS) to provide this informative webinar*. The guest speaker will be Gabrielle Atturio, Aftercare Specialist at NEDS. Some topics that will be discussed include:
How the process for connecting with your donor works
How confidentiality of both parties are maintained
How to initiate the contact
How to write the letter
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Recorded on May 16, 2024
Transforming Transplantation:
The Influence of TransMedics' National OCS Program on the U.S. Transplant Landscape
Join us as we explore cutting-edge technology and solutions for heart and lung transplants, revolutionizing solid organ transplantation, maximizing donor utilization, and enhancing patient outcomes. Our guest speaker, Dr. Farhan Zafar, Vice President of Cardiothoracic Clinical Development at TransMedics, will share his insights. With over 15 years of experience in Heart and Lung Transplant research, Dr. Zafar has transitioned from his role as a surgeon to leading R&D in the cardiothoracic space at TransMedics over the past 2 years.
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*Sponsored by TransMedics
Recorded on June 20, 2024
NAvigating Heart Failure:
Recognizing and Managing fluid buildup
Join our webinar, "Managing Heart Failure: Recognizing and Managing Fluid Buildup," on Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 PM. Fluid buildup is a common and serious complication in heart failure, requiring timely recognition and effective management. This webinar will cover:
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Understanding Fluid Buildup: Key mechanisms and impacts on health.
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Early Detection: Recognizing symptoms to prevent complications.
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Management Strategies: Latest treatments and approaches to improve patient outcomes.
We are excited to have Matt Goodwin, PharmD, MBA from scPharmaceuticals as our guest speaker. With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Matt leads the Medical Affairs team at scPharmaceuticals and specializes in cardiology.
Recorded on November 7, 2024
