2 Aetiology.

3 Pathophysiology.

4 Clinical features and complications.

5 Investigation.

6 Non-drug management.

7 Device therapy for heart failure.

8 Management: diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and nitrates.

9 Management: β blockers, digoxin, and other inotropes, and antiarrhythmic and antithrombotic treatment.

10 Acute and chronic management strategies.

11 Specialist heart failure nursing services.

12 Heart failure with preserved systolic function.

13 Heart failure in general practice