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April 1, 2026Nursing Standard

Heart failure: an overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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Key result

Prompt HF diagnosis and key prognostic medicines improve quality of life and clinical outcomes.

Why the study?

Heart failure causes high mortality and healthcare costs, making it essential for nurses across settings to stay updated on management and terminology.

Design

Narrative review

Authors

RHRebecca HylandEDEdith DonnellyABAnna Briggs

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Overview

Updates nurses' HF knowledge to improve care; reinforces consensus and extends evidence to clinical practice.

Key Points

  • The objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of heart failure, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • Outlines the epidemiology of heart failure
  • Discusses diagnostic criteria and methods
  • Explores new treatment options for heart failure
  • Focuses on nurse education for better patient management
  • Identifies key prognostic medicines for heart failure
  • Highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis
  • Emphasizes the role of nurses in managing heart failure
  • Supports improved patient outcomes through education

Cite This Study

Hyland et al. (2026) studied this question. Heart failure management requires prompt diagnosis and administration of key prognostic medicines to mitigate adverse effects on patient quality of life and enhance clinical outcomes.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb7b016edfba7beb89bf9https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2026.e12662
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