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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.
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    Overview

    Treatment

    Screening and Diagnosis

    Prevention

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Editorials and Letters

    Complications and Special Situations

    Overview
    Feb 15, 2022 — Diagnosis and Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Updated Guidelines From the ACC/AHA [Practice Guidelines]
    Nov 15, 2017 — Cardiomyopathy: An Overview   Alg   PtEd
    Oct 01, 2012 — ACCF and AHA Update Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy [Practice Guidelines]
    Treatment
    Mar 15, 2025 — Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation for Adults With Heart Failure [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Sep 15, 2023 — Management of Heart Failure: Updated Guidelines From the AHA/ACC [Practice Guidelines]   CME   Alg
    Jan 15, 2023 — SGLT-2 Inhibitors for Cardiovascular Outcomes in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Nov 15, 2022 — Vericiguat (Verquvo) for the Treatment of Heart Failure [STEPS]
    Nov 15, 2021 — Coenzyme Q10 for Heart Failure [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jul 01, 2019 — Pharmacologic Therapy for Heart Failure [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Jul 01, 2019 — Medication Management for Chronic Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Nov 01, 2017 — Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Diagnosis and Management   Alg
    Jan 01, 2017 — Heart Failure Due to Reduced Ejection Fraction: Medical Management   PtEd
    Oct 15, 2016 — Sacubitril/Valsartan (Entresto) for Heart Failure [STEPS]
    Apr 15, 2016 — Ivabradine (Corlanor) for Heart Failure [STEPS]
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Feb 15, 2020 — Diagnosis of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction [Point-of-Care Guides]
    Feb 01, 2019 — Dyspnea Due to Acute Heart Failure Syndrome [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Apr 15, 2017 — Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Apr 15, 2007 — Predicting Mortality Risk in Patients with Acute Exacerbations of Heart Failure [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC
    Prevention
    Jul 15, 2020 — Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) for Preventing Hospitalization for Heart Failure [STEPS]
    Jul 01, 2016 — Cardiac Rehabilitation: Improving Function and Reducing Risk   PtEd
    Mar 01, 2016 — Transitional Care Interventions to Prevent Readmissions for Patients with Heart Failure [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Nov 15, 2017 — Cardiomyopathy [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jan 01, 2017 — Heart Failure: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2003 — Heart Failure [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Editorials and Letters
    Apr 01, 2014 — Sodium Restriction in Heart Failure: How Low Should You Go? [Editorials]
    Complications and Special Situations
    Dec 15, 2024 — Psychological Interventions for Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease or Heart Failure [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Dec 01, 2010 — Sudden Cardiac Death and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators

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