Figure 2:Triage of patients with advanced heart failure and appropriate timing of referral.² ARNI=angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor; CRT=cardiac resynchronization therapy; HF=heart failure; HT=heart transplantation; ICD=implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; LT-MCS=long-term mechanical circulatory support; LVEF=left ventricular ejection fraction; NYHA=New York Heart Association; RASi=renin-angiotensin system inhibitor; RV=right ventricular; SBP=systolic blood pressure; QOL=quality of life.^a Limited life expectancy may be due by major comorbidities such as cancer, dementia, end-stage organ dysfunction; other conditions that may impair follow-up or worsen post-treatment prognosis include frailty, irreversible cognitive dysfunction, psychiatric disorder, or psychosocial issues.
 

FIND OUT MORE:

• 2021 ESC HF Guidelines