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2016 ESC and ACC/AHA/HFSA heart failure guideline update - what is new and why is it important?

Mariell Jessup1, Thomas H Marwick2, Piotr Ponikowski3

  • 1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Building 421, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.

Nature Reviews. Cardiology
|September 15, 2016
PubMed

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New guidelines for heart failure (HF) management have been released by ESC and ACC/AHA/HFSA. This viewpoint discusses updates, differences between guidelines, and future improvements for HF treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • Heart failure (HF) is a widespread global health issue with significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Despite advancements, HF management continues to evolve with new diagnostic and therapeutic options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide expert insight into the recently updated European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/Heart Failure Society of America (ACC/AHA/HFSA) guidelines for HF management.
  • To highlight novel aspects, compare differences between the ESC and ACC/AHA/HFSA guidelines, and suggest future improvements.

Main Methods:

  • Expert commentary and analysis from the chairs of the ESC Task Force and ACC/AHA/HFSA Writing Committee.
  • Inclusion of an independent opinion leader to provide a balanced perspective.

Main Results:

  • The updated guidelines incorporate new pharmacological therapies for HF treatment.
  • Key differences and similarities between the ESC and ACC/AHA/HFSA guidelines are identified.

Conclusions:

  • The updated guidelines represent significant progress in HF management.
  • Recommendations for future guideline updates are proposed to further enhance patient care.

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