2013 Heart Failure Guidelines

A comprehensive revision reflects a growing evidence base.

Sponsoring Organizations: American College of Cardiology (ACC) Foundation, American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Chest Physicians, Heart Rhythm Society, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

Target Population: Primary care providers and specialists caring for patients with heart failure (HF).

Background and Objective

This document is a thorough revision of the 2005 ACC/AHA HF guidelines (updated in early 2009). The writers reviewed studies published through October 2011 (with selected additional data published before April 2013).

Key Recommendations

Class I recommendations for initial evaluation include:

History and physical examination
Family history in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
Weight and volume statu…

Reviewing Author

Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH, FACC, FAHA

Disclosures

Consultant/Advisory BoardBristol Myers Squibb; CPC Clinical Research

Grant/Research SupportNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Editorial BoardsUpToDate; American College of Cardiology Self-Assessment Program (SAP)

Leadership Positions in Professional SocietiesAmerican College of Cardiology (Chair, Innovations Committee)