This presentation covers the important considerations around the diagnosis and management of heart failure within primary care with particular focus around national pathways and guidelines.

1.    To be familiar with current guidelines related to classification of heart failure 
2.    To recognise the importance of early diagnosis of heart failure in primary care and the importance of measuring NT-proBNP within the diagnostic pathway
3.    To be familiar with the evidence-based treatment related to current guidelines related to classification of heart failure