July 20, 2026
View Full PaperThe International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Heart Failure (Update From 2014)
Key Result
The updated ISHLT guidelines incorporate interval advancements in medical therapies and new approaches in the evaluation and management of children with heart failure.
Key Points
- This guideline update focuses on improving the management of pediatric heart failure and transplantation.
- Conducted a thorough review of existing literature and treatment protocols.
- Incorporated expert consensus for best practices in care.
- Addressed advancements in technology and treatment modalities.
- Emphasizes the importance of early clinical evaluation and intervention.
- Introduces novel rehabilitation strategies and psychosocial support measures.
- Highlights advances in ventricular assist devices and heart transplantation criteria.
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Population
Pediatric heart failure
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Intervention / Comparator
Guidelines for the management of pediatric heart failure
Abstract
Pediatric heart failure (HF) secondary to cardiomyopathies, acquired heart disease, and congenital heart disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. These guidelines represent an update from the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation guidelines for the management of pediatric HF that were published in 2014 and incorporate interval advancements in medical therapies and new approaches in the evaluation and management of children with HF.