2017 ACC/AHA/HFSA Focused Update of the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure

Key Points

• The update aims to provide new recommendations for heart failure management based on recent evidence.
• Updated existing guidelines based on analysis of recent clinical studies and trials.
• Incorporated expert consensus to address emerging issues in heart failure treatment.
• Introduced new treatment options for heart failure to enhance patient outcomes.
• Emphasized the importance of addressing comorbid conditions in heart failure management.

“Not every patient is a good candidate for every drug; these guidelines can help physicians decide who best fits which treatment. This document details the benefits and risks of these new therapies so that patients at high risk can be directed towards alternative therapies.”