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Team-based Palliative and End-of-life Care for Heart Failure
Timothy J Fendler1, Keith M Swetz2, Larry A Allen3
1Division of Cardiovascular Outcomes Research, Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 4401 Wornall Road, SLNI, CV Research, Suite 5603, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA.
Abstract:
Clinical practice guidelines endorse the use of palliative care in patients with symptomatic heart failure. Palliative care is conceptualized as supportive care afforded to most patients with chronic, life-limiting illness. However, the optimal content and delivery of palliative care interventions remains unknown and its integration into existing heart failure disease management continues to be a challenge. Therefore, this article comments on the current state of multidisciplinary care for such patients, explores evidence supporting a team-based approach to palliative and end-of-life care for patients with heart failure, and identifies high-priority areas for research.
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