The ESC Textbook of Heart Failure: A Comprehensive Guide for Cardiovascular Healthcare Specialists

Authored by Petar Seferovic, the ESC Textbook of Heart Failure is the latest addition to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) publications portfolio, fully supported by the European Heart Failure Association. This clinically oriented textbook brings together internationally renowned experts in the field of heart failure to present an up-to-date understanding of all aspects of this chronic condition that worsens with time.

A Growing Concern: Heart Failure Statistics

Approximately 26 million people worldwide suffer from heart failure, a staggering number that highlights the importance of understanding and addressing this condition.

Comprehensive Coverage of Heart Failure

Made up of eighteen different sections, this textbook covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Epidemiology and etiology of heart failure
• Prevention and pathophysiology of heart failure
• Clinical phenotypes and assessment of heart failure
• Management of chronic, acute, and advanced heart failure
• Self-care and patient education
• Multidisciplinary approach to heart failure management
• Clinical trial design and interpretation
• Digital health, big data, and telemedicine/remote monitoring in heart failure

This textbook reflects contemporary European guidelines from the ESC and the European Heart Failure Association, summarizing the latest evidence from clinical trials. It provides a comprehensive understanding of heart failure, making it an essential read for:

• Cardiovascular healthcare specialists in Europe and across the world
• Those in training
• General physicians
• Those caring for the elderly
• Cardiothoracic surgeons
• Primary care doctors
• Specialist nurses

Publisher: OUP Oxford
Language: English
ISBN: 9780198891628, 9780198891635