HFpEF in Primary Care: Early Recognition, Workup & Modern Management in 2026
A Free Virtual CME Webinar for Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners & Primary Care Teams
Thursday, June 25th, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST | Live via Zoom
HFpEF Is Now the Dominant Form of Heart Failure — and It’s Being Missed Every Day in Primary Care
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) now accounts for more than half of all heart failure cases in Canada — and its prevalence is rising alongside aging, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes in our communities.
Unlike HFrEF, HFpEF presents subtly. Exertional dyspnea is often attributed to deconditioning. Peripheral edema gets managed empirically. The diagnostic window closes quietly.
The stakes are significant: delayed diagnosis leads to preventable hospitalizations, accelerated functional decline, and missed opportunities for evidence-based intervention. And the treatment landscape is rapidly evolving — with SGLT2 inhibitors and emerging therapies reshaping how cardiologists and primary care teams approach this condition together.
This webinar is designed for the clinicians who see these patients first.
What You’ll Walk Away With
How to recognize HFpEF in your primary care patients — including subtle presentations that often get missed
A practical approach to the initial workup: natriuretic peptides, echocardiography, and when to refer
An updated overview of evidence-based therapies: SGLT2 inhibitors, diuretic strategies, and lifestyle co-management
How to communicate effectively with your cardiology team and facilitate timely, appropriate referrals
A framework for ongoing monitoring and shared management of HFpEF patients in the community
Red flags and urgent indicators that require immediate escalation or emergency referral
Dr. Sammy Ali
Cardiologist | Medical Director
Dr. Sammy Ali is a cardiologist with expertise in non-invasive cardiac evaluation and advanced echocardiography. He earned his medical degree at McMaster University and completed postgraduate training in Cardiology at the University of Toronto — one of Canada’s most prestigious cardiology programs.
Dr. Ali has previously served as Lead of Non-Invasive Cardiology at St. Mary’s General Hospital and as Medical Director of Echocardiography at both St. Mary’s and Guelph General Hospitals. Drawing on over a decade of clinical experience, he founded Good Health Cardiac Clinics with a mission to bring fast, high-quality cardiac diagnostics to communities across Ontario.
Dr. Ali is deeply committed to bridging the gap between primary care and cardiology — ensuring that referring physicians have a trusted, accessible partner in managing their cardiac patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, completely free. There are no registration fees, no obligations, and no sales pitch. This is a professional education event designed exclusively for primary care clinicians.
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This webinar is designed for family physicians, walk-in clinic doctors, nurse practitioners, and primary care teams. Residents and medical students with an interest in cardiology are also welcome.
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Yes. A recording will be made available to all registered participants within 3–5 business days of the event. You’ll receive a link via email automatically.
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Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your personal Zoom link. A reminder with the same link will be sent 24 hours before the event.
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Yes. There will be a dedicated Q&A period at the end of the session. You may also submit questions in the Zoom chat during the presentation, and the host will address as many as time allows.