The ESC Textbook of Heart Failure

Abstract It is estimated that the worldwide population of patients suffering from heart failure is approximately 26 million. The ESC Textbook of Heart Failure is the latest addition to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) publications portfolio and 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. This clinically oriented work reflects contemporary European guidelines from the ESC and the European Heart Failure Association and summarizes the latest evidence from clinical trials. Comprising 18 different sections, the textbook covers the epidemiology, aetiology, prevention, pathophysiology, and clinical phenotypes of heart failure. The assessment and management of chronic, acute, and advanced heart failure are all discussed in detail. As well as chapters dedicated to self-care and patient education, the multidisciplinary approach to heart failure management, and clinical trial design and interpretation, the future direction of the field is discussed throughout with separate chapters on digital health, big data, and telemedicine/remote monitoring in heart failure.