November 2025

CARDIOVASCULAR

HEART FUNCTION OVER FAILURE: ADVANCING PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AND PATIENT-CENTRIC CARE IN CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

Featuring: Quentin R. Youmans, MD, MSc

Episode Summary

In this episode of Better Edge, Quentin R. Youmans, MD, MSc, assistant professor of Cardiology at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, discusses the recent joint scientific statement from the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) and the American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure. This statement explores the integration of multidisciplinary care models in heart failure management, focusing on proactive strategies for early detection and prevention. It also emphasizes the importance of lifestyle modifications, social determinants of health and a shift in language from "failure" to "function" for enhancing patient engagement. Additionally, the research investigates the role of emerging technologies, such as wearables and AI, in revolutionizing care and proposes a cohesive framework that promotes cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic health to reduce heart failure incidence.
Quentin R. Youmans, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor of Cardiology

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