The Universal Definition of Heart Failure: Strengths and Opportunities

We applaud the authors of the consensus statement on the Universal Definition and Classification of Heart Failure (HF) recently published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure. (1) The universal definition of HF is clinically relevant with prognostic and therapeutic validity, particularly in regards to the important consideration of trajectory in the assessment of HF with EF 41-49% and the emphasis on the contribution of non-cardiovascular entities in patients with congestion. However, the framework of HF with preserved EF (HFpEF) presented in the consensus statement offers opportunity for clarification and more detailed classification.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research