Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 18, 2026

Author Spotlight: Investigating HR-Dependent Cardiac Function in Mouse Models Through a Novel Atrial-Pacing Approach
Published on: July 21, 2023
A palliative approach for heart failure end-of-life care
Jane Maciver1,2, Heather J Ross1,3
1Ted Rogers Center for Heart Research and the Peter Munk Cardiac Center, University Health Network.
Purpose Of Review:
The current review discusses the integration of guideline and evidence-based palliative care into heart failure end-of-life (EOL) care.
Recent Findings:
North American and European heart failure societies recommend the integration of palliative care into heart failure programs. Advance care planning, shared decision-making, routine measurement of symptoms and quality of life and specialist palliative care at heart failure EOL are identified as key components to an effective heart failure palliative care program. There is limited evidence to support the effectiveness of the individual elements. However, results from the palliative care in heart failure trial suggest an integrated heart failure palliative care program can significantly improve quality of life for heart failure patients at EOL.
Summary:
Integration of a palliative approach to heart failure EOL care helps to ensure patients receive the care that is congruent with their values, wishes and preferences. Specialist palliative care referrals are limited to those who are truly at heart failure EOL.
More Related Videos
14:24Percutaneous Contrast Echocardiography-guided Intramyocardial Injection and Cell Delivery in a Large Preclinical Model
Published on: January 21, 2018
08:30A Porcine Heterotopic Heart Transplantation Protocol for Delivery of Therapeutics to a Cardiac Allograft
Published on: February 14, 2022
Related Concept Videos
Continuing Care
Heart Failure VII: Nursing Interventions
Heart Failure VI: Adjunct Therapies
Heart Failure V: Medical Management
Ethical Dilemmas II
Cardiomyopathy VI: Nursing Management