Abstract
A contemporary review of the diagnosis of heart failure as part of a special heart failure issue. The 2016 ESC heart failure guidelines have provided updated evidence-based recommendations for the clinical diagnosis of heart failure. This article summarises the diagnostic process in the case of a patient presenting with acute dyspnoea and suspected acute heart failure, and summarises the diagnostic elements that should be assessed in a patient with non-acute onset. The role of clinical and laboratory testing is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12-15 |
Journal | International Cardiovascular Forum Journal |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 0 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- Cardiology
- Heart Failure
- Diagnosis
- Guidelines