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Advanced heart failure: A review
Klementyna Kępińska1, Daria Maria Adamczak2, Marta Kałużna-Oleksy2
1Faculty of Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland.
Summary
Advanced heart failure (AHF) is a growing concern as medical progress extends lives. Understanding AHF is crucial for managing patients awaiting transplants or mechanical support, optimizing their quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Heart failure (HF) is a global pandemic with high mortality, morbidity, and healthcare costs, particularly in the elderly.
- Medical advancements have increased survival rates for HF patients, leading to a rise in advanced heart failure (AHF).
- The disparity between available donor hearts and patients needing transplants highlights the critical need for managing AHF.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current data on advanced heart failure (AHF).
- To present established definitions, diagnostic methods, and epidemiological data for AHF.
- To outline assessment strategies and potential treatment options for AHF.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of available data on advanced heart failure.
- Synthesis of information from medical societies regarding AHF definitions and diagnosis.
- Compilation of epidemiological data, assessment methods, and treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- AHF is an emerging clinical challenge due to increased HF patient longevity.
- Standardized definitions and diagnostic criteria for AHF are established by medical societies.
- Various assessment tools and treatment strategies exist for AHF management.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of AHF is vital for patient survival and quality of life.
- The medical team plays a key role in optimizing patient condition pre-transplant or device implantation.
- Further understanding and application of AHF data are essential for addressing this growing health issue.
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