[PDF] ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic

What are the 2021 ESC guidelines for acute and chronic heart failure?

The following are key points to remember from the 2021 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Heart Failure (HF): The nomenclature for HF with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 41-49% has been revised to HF with mildly reduced EF (HFmEF).

Should the 2021 ESC guidelines change patient management?

Since the publication of the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure, there have been several randomized controlled trials that should change patient management ahead of the next scheduled full guideline.

What does ESC stand for?

2016 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure: The Task Force for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Developed with the special contribution of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the ESC

What is the ESC guideline?

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 clinical trials to help us select the best management to improve the outcomes for people with HF; for many, it is now both preventable and treatable.