The aim of this ESC Guideline is to help health professionals manage people with heart
failure (HF) according to the best available evidence. Fortunately, we now have a wealth of …

This article updates the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology
(ESC) 2007 classification of advanced heart failure and describes new diagnostic and …

Abstract Document Reviewers: Rudolf A. de Boer (CPG Review Coordinator)(Netherlands),
P. Christian Schulze (CPG Review Coordinator)(Germany), Magdy Abdelhamid (Egypt) …

Episodes of worsening symptoms and signs characterize the clinical course of patients with
chronic heart failure (HF). These events are associated with poorer quality of life, increased …

Long-term mechanical circulatory support (LT-MCS) is an important treatment modality for
patients with severe heart failure. Different devices are available, and many—sometimes …

Background: Heart failure (HF)—a serious and costly condition—is increasingly prevalent.
We estimated the US burden including emergency department (ED) visits, inpatient …

Heart failure (HF) remains a major cause of mortality, morbidity, and poor quality of life. It is
an area of active research. This article is aimed to give an update on recent advances in all …

Research about heart failure (HF) has made major progress in the last years. We give here
an update on the most recent findings. Landmark trials have established new treatments for …

Exercise training (ET) and secondary prevention measures in cardiovascular disease aim to
stimulate early physical activity and to facilitate recovery and improve health behaviours. ET …

The prevalence and public health burden of chronic heart failure (CHF) in Europe is steadily
increasing mainly caused by the ageing population and prolonged survival of patients with …