2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guidelines for Stage D (Advanced) Heart Failure

This infographic summarizes the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Heart Failure Guidelines for Stage D, or advanced heart failure. It highlights indicators of advanced heart failure, including persistent symptoms despite guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), and therapeutic considerations for patients. Specifically, emphasis is placed on timely referral to a heart failure specialty care team for evaluation of advanced therapies.

Therapeutic Considerations and Indicators

Indicators of advanced heart failure include persistent symptoms despite guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT). Therapeutic considerations for patients in Stage D include:

• Inotropes
• Mechanical circulatory support (MCS)
• Transplant

These guidelines are essential for clinicians to manage patients who require advanced therapies. Produced by: Dr. Gurleen Kaur and reviewed by: Dr. Teodora Donisan, Dr. Amit Goyal, Dr. Eunice Dugan, and Dr. Jessie Holtzman.

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• 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Heart Failure Management Guidelines – Value Statements: November 3, 2024

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