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  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • 2021 saw significant progress across major cardiology subspecialties.
  • These advancements impact the screening, diagnosis, and management of numerous heart conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and present the most impactful cardiology research from the past year.
  • To inform clinicians about critical updates in cardiovascular medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Selection of key papers by the Cardiology division of Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV).
  • Focus on interventional cardiology, heart failure, cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, and congenital heart disease.

Main Results:

  • Summaries of significant 2021 advances in various cardiology fields.
  • Inclusion of updated European Society of Cardiology guidelines on heart failure, valve disease, pacing, and prevention.

Conclusions:

  • The presented advances and guideline updates are expected to significantly influence clinical practice.
  • This review provides a curated overview of essential developments in cardiovascular medicine for 2021.