CHF Solutions to Host Clinician Webinar on Use of Ultrafiltration for Volume Management in Patients Treated for COVID-19

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., March 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHF Solutions (Nasdaq: CHFS) today announced the company will host an interactive, physician-led webinar to discuss the importance of volume management in the treatment of patients with COVID-19.  Dr. Amir Kazory will moderate the discussion on March 17 at 11 AM EDT, which will include the role of ultrafiltration in restoring and maintaining fluid balance in critically ill patients.

Dr. Mehdi Oloomi will discuss the importance of identifying volume overload in COVID-19 patients and will be followed by Dr. Maria DeVita who will cover role of congestion in the deterioration of renal function.  The panel will then discuss advantages of ultrafiltration with the FDA-cleared Aquadex SmartFlow. The Aquadex SmartFlow system is a clinically proven therapy that provides a simple, flexible, and smart method of removing excess fluid from patients suffering from hypervolemia (volume overload).  The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a protocol for treating patients infected with the coronavirus COVID-19, highlighting the need for effective fluid management treatment strategies when caring for the critical patient population because the risk of volume overload is very high.¹

Webinar Details: Presenters

Amir Kazory, MD, FASN, University of Florida
Maria DeVita, MD, FACP, FASN, The Lennox Hill Hospital
Mehdi Oloomi, MD, The Mount Sinai Hospital

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the WHO protocol and the importance of identifying volume overload in COVID-19 infected patients
• Understand the risks associated with volume overload, importance of maintaining fluid balance, and benefits of using ultrafiltration in patients with volume overload
• Discuss training and personnel required to quickly implement access to ultrafiltration
• Hear real-world critical care patient case studies

“It’s important that health care providers are aware of available, innovative technologies that can improve outcomes for their patients,” said Dr. Amir Kazory, MD, FASN, University of Florida. “Efficient volume management techniques are critical to improving outcomes and quality of life in critically ill patients. It's our responsibility as practicing physicians to understand how we can aggressively treat and protect against adverse outcomes.”