Decision Making in Advanced Heart Failure

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Authors

Larry A. Allen · Allen Institute

Lynne W. Stevenson · Stevenson University

Kathleen L. Grady · Grady Memorial Hospital

Nathan E. Goldstein

Daniel D. Matlock

Robert M. Arnold · Arnold Ventures

Nancy R. Cook · Cook Medical (Denmark)

G. Michael Felker

Abstract

S hared decision making for advanced heart failure has become both more challenging and more crucial as duration of disease and treatment options have increased. High-quality decisions are chosen from medically reasonable options and are aligned with values, goals, and preferences of an informed patient. The top 10 things to know about decision making in advanced heart failure care are listed in Table

Topics & Keywords

Heart Failure Treatment and Management Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 125, Issue 15, pp. 1928-1952

DOI: 10.1161/cir.0b013e31824f2173

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 34.53