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2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure

Paul A. Heidenreich, Biykem Bozkurt, David Aguilar, Larry A. Allen, Joni J. Byun, Monica Colvin, Anita Deswal, Mark H. Drazner, Shannon M. Dunlay, Linda R. Evers, James C. Fang, Savitri Fedson, Gregg C. Fonarow, Salim S. Hayek, Adrian F. Hernandez, Prateeti Khazanie, M. Kittleson, Christopher S. Lee, Mark S. Link, Carmelo A. Milano, Lorraine C. Nnacheta, Alexander T. Sandhu, Lynne W. Stevenson, Orly Vardeny, Amanda R. Vest, Clyde W. Yancy

Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2022

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Summary

This 2022 guideline from the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and Heart Failure Society of America synthesises evidence on heart failure management. As suggested by the title and journal scope, it likely encompasses recommendations on pharmacological therapies, device-based interventions, and supportive care strategies including nutritional management. The guideline appears intended to inform clinical practice and policy around heart failure prevention and treatment.

UK applicability

UK clinicians and health systems may reference this guideline, though National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance and UK-specific evidence reviews remain primary. Dietary and lifestyle recommendations may have relevance to UK populations, though adaptation to NHS contexts and UK-specific prevalence data would be warranted.

Key measures

Clinical outcomes in heart failure management; recommendations based on level of evidence and class of recommendation

Outcomes reported

The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, risk stratification, and management of heart failure across multiple clinical scenarios. It addresses pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, including lifestyle modifications and dietary considerations.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Dietary patterns & chronic disease
Study type
Guideline
Study design
Guideline
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
United States
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.1016/j.jacc.2021.12.012
Catalogue ID
SNmoj1yvxh-vsqhpj

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