Heart Failure Society of America

The February edition of the HFSA President's Update, featuring updates from 2025-2026 President Kenneth B. Margulies, MD, FHFSA, is out now!

Read the full newsletter >> https://hfsa.org/hfsa-presidents-update-february-2026

Dr. Tariq Ahmad explains why it may be time to rethink sodium restriction, stop defaulting to “dietary indiscretion,” and get serious about evidence.

Listen here: https://hfsa.org/heart-failure-beat-rethinking-sodium-restriction-heart-failure-what-evidence-doesnt-show
#HFSA #HFBeat

We are pleased to welcome January's new HFSA members to our community! Meet the new members and check out upcoming events and key dates for February 🗓️ https://hfsa.org/welcoming-januarys-new-hfsa-members

New scientific statement from @hfsa.bsky.social & AAHFN! Integrated health technologies are reshaping HF care💻, from telemonitoring to mobile apps to implantables. Benefits include ⬆️QoL & ⬇️hospitalizations, but success depends on many complex factors.

🔗 bit.ly/3Z5bgzb

“This is the era of personalized, precision medicine.” Hear six HFSA past presidents discuss how prevention, genomics, AI, & integrative models of care are reshaping heart failure practice.
Listen here: 🔗 https://hfsa.org/heart-failure-beat-hfsa-presidential-voices-leading-modern-era-heart-failure

New #HFBeat episode: Do we actually have evidence for sodium restriction in hospitalized HF management? Here’s Dr. Tariq Ahmad with a quick preview on why the data haven’t delivered clear answers—& why that matters for patient care. Listen here: https://youtube.com/shorts/pliO7q7ftkM?feature=share

The first Issue of 2026 @jcardfail.bsky.social is out now!

▶️A device-based approach to fluid removal
▶️An approve to protect RV failure after LVAD implantation
▶️An HFSA + ASPC scientific statement reframing heart failure as a preventable condition

Check it out: www.onlinejcf.com/current

The January edition of the HFSA President's Update, featuring updates from 2025-2026 President Kenneth B. Margulies, MD, FHFSA, is out now!

Read the full newsletter >> https://hfsa.org/hfsa-presidents-update-january-2026

@crfheart.bsky.social THT - Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics
Dates: March 2-4, 2026
Location: In person, Boston, MA
Learn more >> www.thtmeeting.com
#CardioSky #MedSky

We are pleased to welcome December's new HFSA members to our community! Meet the new members and check out upcoming events and key dates for January 🗓️ https://hfsa.org/welcoming-decembers-new-hfsa-members

“What brought you to heart failure?” In this special episode, six HFSA past presidents share the defining moments, mentors, and clinical experiences that shaped their careers.
Listen here: 🔗 https://hfsa.org/heart-failure-beat-hfsa-presidential-voices-leading-modern-era-heart-failure

#HFBeat

Whether you’re ready to run a trial or just want to hear what’s next in heart failure device research, Trial Tinder is your must-attend session! Learn more: https://hfsa.org/asm/hfsa-devices-heart-failure-meeting-mechanisms-implementation

Trial Tinder: Where Clinical Trials Meet Their Match 🔥

Rapid-fire, 5-minute pitches, clinicians present cutting-edge studies seeking clinical partners. Ready to run a trial or hear what’s next in HF device research? Trial Tinder is your must-attend session!

Learn more: hfsa.org/asm/hfsa-dev...

HFSA ASM Early Bird Registration now open through June 30

#HFSA2025 Early Bird Registration is now open! Here's how you can claim the lowest prices of the year:

✅ Become an HFSA member
✅ Register before June 30 to claim the early bird discount
✅ Save $100 when you register for both ASM 2025 and the HFSA Devices in HF Meeting

hfsa.org/asm/registra...

Join us for our latest HF Seminar on June 17 at 5 PM ET!

Join us for our latest HF Seminar on June 17 at 5 PM ET! The seminar will feature co-authors Sarah Chuzi, MD, MSc, and Haider Warraich, MD, as they highlight key takeaways.

Read the consensus doc in @jcardfail.bsky.social and register: hfsa.org/heart-failur...

Thinking about joining HFSA?! Now is the time to become a first-time member! Get 50% off HFSA Membership AND Discounted ASM Registration today through June 30.

Thinking about joining HFSA?! Now is the time to become a first-time member 😍 Get 50% off HFSA Membership AND Discounted ASM Registration today through June 30.

Join today: members.hfsa.org/become-a-mem...

Now accepting Clinical Trial Central Submissions for ASM 2025. Deadline is August 5, 2025.

The ASM 2025 Clinical Trial Central Submission Window is now open! 🚨 This is your opportunity to gain publicity for your work and get complimentary registration to ASM!

Learn more: hfsa.org/asm/clinical...

Checking in from Boston 👋

Dr. Jason Katz is at the 45th annual #ISHLT Meeting, where experts from around the world are coming together to advance the field of heart & lung transplantation.

We’re excited to hear his perspective and to share the key takeaways with you all soon!

#JCFI #ISHLT2025

Heart Failure Beat: Understanding Sex Differences in Heart Failure: Clinical Insights and Treatment Gaps podcast episode

Are women with heart failure being underdiagnosed?
@dranulala.bsky.social shares: ‘Women’s natriuretic peptide levels may lead to underdiagnoses, particularly in HFpEF.’ Dive into the latest HF Beat episode for actionable insights on sex-specific HF research. 🎧 Listen here: hfsa.org/heart-failur...

Apply for HFSA Fellowship Designation. Deadline: May 16

The deadline to apply for FHFSA status is approaching! Here's what you need to qualify:

❤️ Current HFSA member ≥ 2 consecutive years
❤️ 50% of time dedicated to HF
❤️ Certification in HF
❤️ 2 letters of recommendation

Apply before May 16: hfsa.org/professional...

Join us on April 8 at 5:00 PM ET for the HFSA Heart Failure Seminar: Focus on HFSA Scientific Statement on Cardio-Oncology and Heart Failure – A Focus on Key Takeaways.

Gain practical strategies to manage complex cardiovascular complications while optimizing cancer care in our upcoming HF Seminar!

FREE live attendance and credits for members!

Register for this case-based seminar now: hfsa.org/heart-failur...

The 2024 HF Stats report reveals a concerning rise in #heartfailure mortality rates, especially in younger and minority patients. Join the #HFBeat podcast as we discuss this critical issue with Dr. Biykem Bozkurt. #CardioSky

Listen Now 🎧: hfsa.org/hf-stats-202...

Welcome Dr. Julie Doberne Associate Editor for JCF-I. Dr. Doberne is a cardiac surgeon-informatician & an Assist. Prof. at OHSU. Her research focuses on EHR impact, surgeon workflow, & machine learning-driven image analysis, bridging the gap between surgery & technology.

Welcome JCF-I Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Chuzi. Dr. Chuzi is an Adv HF & Transplant Cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine & Director of Adv HF at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Her work focuses on palliative care in heart failure, aiming to improve goal-concordant & end-of-life care.

Welcome Dr. Anthony Carnicelli Associate Editor for JCF-I. Dr. Carnicelli is an Asst. Prof. of Medicine & Adv HF/Transplant Cardiologist & Director of the Cardiac ICU at Medical University of SC. His research focuses on cardiogenic shock, HF therapies, transplantation, & device development.

👋 JCF-I's Deputy Editor Dr. Nosheen Reza. She is an adv HF + genetic cardiologist at U of Pennsylvania w/ NIH & @accintouch.bsky.social -funded research focused on genetic cardiomyopathies. Among her editorial positions, she served as @hfsa.bsky.social @jcardfail.bsky.social Assoc Editor since 2022

JCF-Intersections (@jcfint.bsky.social) publishes the highest-quality science with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, and mentorship as well as a special focus on how multidisciplinary partnerships impact patient care. #CardioSky

Submit now: editorialmanager.com/jcf-i/defaul...

HFSA Patient Education Modules

Help your patients live better, longer lives while reducing hospitalizations with HFSA Patient Education Modules covering critical topics like HF medications, low-sodium diets, managing chronic conditions, and more.

Share this link with your patients to learn more: hfsa.org/hfsa-heart-f...

Last chance to submit Abstracts for ASM 2025 - due today!

You're in luck 🍀 Less than 24 hours to submit your science for #HFSA2025!

Don't miss your chance to present your abstract to colleagues at the HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting! Your important research deserves to be seen.

Submit your general abstract: hfsa.org/asm/submitti...

March 2025 Issue of the Journal of Cardiac Failure

The March Issue of @jcardfail.bsky.social is now available online!

▶️ Calorie Restriction and Exercise Training in HFpEF
▶️ HF Outcomes Amidst Housing Insecurity
▶️ Integration of Pallative Care into HF Care

Check it out: www.onlinejcf.com/current

6 DAYS LEFT 🚨 Share your research with the #heartfailure community!

#HFSA2025 is the perfect place to put a spotlight on important research being conducted by researchers at all career levels and disciplines.

Submit your science by March 17th! hfsa.org/asm/submitti... #CardioSky