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HF Care at Home: Ask-Tell-Ask is a simple framework for education and goal setting. Ask what the patient and family understand and want to know, tell them in their terms, then ask again. Repeat as needs change and build goals of care from it. #AAHFN #HeartFailureNurses

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Pearls of Practice: According to the 2026 ACC Scientific Statement, patients with chronic, stable HFrEF can be referred to cardiac rehabilitation to boost exercise tolerance and potentially improve clinical outcomes. Read the statement: https://t.co/DRCe8HO5k9

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RV dysfunction affects over 50% of patients across HF subtypes, with indices like PAPi and RA/PCWP predicting adverse outcomes. Read the latest research in the Journal of Cardiac Failure: https://t.co/Wxpx6KHONS

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AAHFN In the Know: How can clinicians improve care for patients with resistant hypertension? Explore the 2026 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway for evidence-based guidance on optimizing blood pressure management.

Read more: https://t.co/1YPV7tDVtn

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AAHFN Committee Shoutout: Editorial!

Thank you to our Editorial Committee members for helping share valuable knowledge, highlight important developments, and keep our heart failure nursing community informed and connected.

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We're looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night!

The AAHFN New Member Mix and Mingle begins at 8:00 PM ET.

If you've joined AAHFN within the past year, come connect with fellow members, meet AAHFN leaders, and learn about the many ways to get involved.

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Happy Halloween from all of us at AAHFN! 🎃 #AAHFN #HeartFailure #HeartFailureNurses #Halloween

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HF Care at Home: Patient and caregiver education starts at the first home visit. Assess understanding, health literacy and self-management, teach survival skills (meds, symptoms, whom to call) and daily weights, and reinforce with teach-back. #AAHFN #HeartFailureNurses

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Read the new HFSA Scientific Statement on Right Heart Failure in the Journal of Cardiac Failure for key insights on early identification and targeted therapies: https://t.co/fcV8SDC0Oc

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Not all loop diuretics are equal! 💊 Torsemide lasts 6-12 hrs vs Furosemide's 4-6 hrs. Key equation: Furosemide 40mg = Torsemide 20mg = Bumetanide 1mg. Monitor electrolytes & renal function until goal weight. #HeartFailure #Cardiology #MedEd

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In the Know: Advanced Practice Providers Within the Cardio-Obstetric Team

Read the full article: https://t.co/HeEb3s8zRb

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December CHFN exam registration is open! Make your mark as a leader in heart failure care and take the first step toward becoming a Certified Heart Failure Nurse. Test remotely or at a nearby facility. Details and scheduling: https://t.co/ROTYfSgfL7 #CHFN #HeartFailure #AAHFN

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AAHFN Committee Shoutout: Annual Meeting

AAHFN Committee Shoutout: Annual Meeting! Thank you to our committee members for creating opportunities for heart failure professionals to learn, connect, collaborate, and grow. Your dedication helps bring our community together!

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You care for patients, and AAHFN wants to care for you! If your team was recognized this year, email [email protected] to share your story. 💙

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Pumpkin season has officially arrived.

These pumpkin oatmeal muffins are a delicious way to enjoy one of fall's most beloved flavors. With pumpkin and oats, they make a cozy addition to breakfast or a satisfying snack.

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Congratulations to AAHFN member Juvel-lou Velasco, PhD, RN, APRN, CHFN, on two new Heart & Lung publications on dysphagia in heart failure. Read them: https://t.co/vvuuSBAneS and https://t.co/WPu1puiTbC #AAHFN #HeartFailureNurses

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AAHFN Members: You Care for Patients. We Care for You!

Your dedication to heart failure care deserves to be celebrated! If you or your team has received an award or recognition from your organization within the past year, we want to hear about it.

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Pearls of Practice: When blood pressure remains high despite treatment, it may be time to rethink the approach. Explore practical strategies for managing resistant hypertension and helping patients reach their blood pressure goals.

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Be part of shaping the future of heart failure care! The Call for Abstracts for the AAHFN 2027 Annual Meeting in Boston is officially open. We want to see your latest clinical advancements in Research, Best Practices, and Quality Improvement.
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In the Know: The Second Universal Definition of Heart Failure updates classification for better global care. Read more: https://t.co/AhwFrfFnsR