Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 19, 2025

A Surgical Model of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in Tibetan Minipigs
07:09

A Surgical Model of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in Tibetan Minipigs

Published on: February 18, 2022

1.9K

Korean Society of Heart Failure Guidelines for the Management of Heart Failure: Advanced and Acute Heart Failure

Junho Hyun1, Jae Yeong Cho2, Jong-Chan Youn3

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

International Journal of Heart Failure
|August 9, 2023
PubMed

Insights

The updated Korean Society of Heart Failure (KSHF) Guidelines offer evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and managing advanced and acute heart failure (HF), incorporating recent advancements in mechanical circulatory support.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Heart Failure Management

Background:

  • The 2017 Korean Society of Heart Failure (KSHF) Guidelines have been updated to reflect significant advancements in heart failure (HF) care.
  • Progress in mechanical circulatory support and device therapy has notably improved the management of advanced HF.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of advanced and acute heart failure (HF).
  • To incorporate recent clinical evidence and therapeutic advancements into current HF guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of Korean and international data.
  • Inclusion of updated evidence on mechanical circulatory support and devices.
  • Integration of recent recommendations for acute heart failure management.

Main Results:

  • The updated guidelines address improvements in advanced HF management.
  • New evidence-based recommendations for acute HF are included.
  • Part IV specifically focuses on the diagnosis and management of advanced and acute HF.

Conclusions:

  • The revised KSHF Guidelines offer comprehensive guidance for advanced and acute heart failure.
  • These guidelines aim to optimize patient care through evidence-based strategies.
  • The updated recommendations reflect the evolving landscape of heart failure treatment.

Keywords:
Cardiogenic shockHeart failureHeart transplantationHeart-assist devices

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Workflow for Integrating POCUS Data into EHR for Managing Heart Failure Patients03:47

Author Spotlight: Workflow for Integrating POCUS Data into EHR for Managing Heart Failure Patients

Published on: July 12, 2024

832
Lumped-Parameter and Finite Element Modeling of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction09:20

Lumped-Parameter and Finite Element Modeling of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Published on: February 13, 2021

6.5K

Related Concept Videos

Heart Failure VII: Nursing Interventions01:30

Heart Failure VII: Nursing Interventions

The first step in nursing management of a patient with heart failure involves thoroughly assessing the patient's medical history.Subjective Data: Obtain the patient's medical history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, myocardial infarction, and symptoms like dyspnea, orthopnea, and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.Objective Data: Conduct a physical examination to identify findings such as jugular vein distention, pulmonary crackles, tachycardia, murmurs, peripheral edema, and vital signs,...
94
Heart Failure IV: Classification and Diagnostic Evaluation01:30

Heart Failure IV: Classification and Diagnostic Evaluation

Heart failure can be classified in various ways, with the most common classifications based on physical activity limitations, disease progression, severity, and treatment strategies.The Functional Classification of Heart Failure divides patients into four categories based on physical activity limitation due to symptom burden.Class I: Patients in this class have cardiac disease but no physical activity limitations. Ordinary activities like walking, climbing stairs, or routine tasks do not cause...
19
Heart Failure VI: Adjunct Therapies01:22

Heart Failure VI: Adjunct Therapies

Additional therapies for treating patients with heart failure (HF) may include procedural interventions, supplemental oxygen, the management of sleep disorders, and nutritional therapy.Procedural InterventionsImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator: For patients at risk of life-threatening arrhythmias due to severe left ventricular dysfunction, an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) can detect and terminate these arrhythmias, preventing sudden cardiac death and improving survival rates.
16
Heart Failure V: Medical Management01:30

Heart Failure V: Medical Management

Medical Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF)The primary goals of therapy for patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) include:Relieving symptomsOptimizing volume statusSupporting oxygenation and ventilationMaintaining cardiac output (CO) and end-organ perfusionIdentifying and addressing the cause of ADHFPreventing complicationsProviding patient education on factors precipitating HF exacerbationPlanning for dischargeOngoing monitoring and assessment...
13
Cardiomyopathy V: Interprofessional Care01:29

Cardiomyopathy V: Interprofessional Care

Managing cardiomyopathy involves addressing underlying or precipitating causes, treating heart failure with medications, and implementing dietary changes and a balanced exercise and rest regimen.Lifestyle ModificationsCardiomyopathy patients should adopt a low-sodium diet to reduce fluid retention and manage heart failure. A personalized exercise and rest plan helps maintain physical fitness without overstraining the heart. Avoiding alcohol and tobacco is essential to prevent further damage to...
16
Rheumatic Heart Disease III: Medical Management01:21

Rheumatic Heart Disease III: Medical Management

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) management can be divided into two main strategies: prevention and long-term management.Primary PreventionPrimary prevention focuses on timely diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal pharyngitis to prevent acute rheumatic fever. The most widely used antibiotic for treating this condition is intramuscular benzathine penicillin G.Acute Rheumatic Fever TreatmentThe primary treatment goal for a patient diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever is to suppress the...
13