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Heart Failure

This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on heart failure and related issues, including angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs), cardiomyopathy, cardioverter-defibrillators, congestive heart failure, and diastolic and systolic heart failure. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

Overview

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Diagnosis and Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Updated Guidelines From the ACC/AHA

ACCF and AHA Update Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Screening and Diagnosis

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Assessing the Risk of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction in Individuals With Exertional Dyspnea

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Diagnosis of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

Dyspnea Due to Acute Heart Failure Syndrome

Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure

Prevention

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) for Preventing Hospitalization for Heart Failure

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Cardiac Rehabilitation: Improving Function and Reducing Risk

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Transitional Care Interventions to Prevent Readmissions for Patients with Heart Failure

Treatment

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Infective Endocarditis: Diagnosis and Treatment

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Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

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Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Medical Management

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Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation for Adults With Heart Failure

Complications and Special Situations

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Psychological Interventions for Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease or Heart Failure

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Sudden Cardiac Death and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators

Editorials and Letters

Sodium Restriction in Heart Failure: How Low Should You Go?

Patient Education, Self-Care

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Cardiomyopathy

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Heart Failure: What You Should Know

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Heart Failure

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