Fast Facts: Heart Failure

Effective new treatments - from drugs to surgery to devices - are revolutionizing both outcome and wellbeing in patients with heart failure. Written with the non-specialist in mind, this practical resource distills a lot of complex information into a refreshingly readable format, with clear informative diagrams and useful pull-out tables. Highlights include:

• a concise discussion of the pathophysiological mechanisms that lead to heart failure

• a detailed review of the causes and comorbidities of heart failure

• simple advice on diagnosis and investigation

• clear management principles, including healthy lifestyle choices for patients

• evidence-based guidance on first- and second-line drug therapies and medical management that targets the underlying cause

• a comprehensive overview of non-pharmacological treatment options, including devices and transplantation

• important information on palliative care in end-stage heart failure.

'Fast Facts: Heart Failure' is the ideal resource for primary care providers, specialist nurses and cardiology trainees, and a good introduction to heart failure for all healthcare professionals who care for the elderly.

Contents:

• Definitions and epidemiology

• Pathophysiology and clinical stages

• Causes

• Comorbidities

• Diagnosis

• General management and lifestyle considerations

• Pharmacological treatment

• Non-pharmacological treatment

• Prognosis

• Clinical trials and developments

• Useful resources