European Society of Cardiology Subspecialty Communities
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Which diagnostic test is recommended for selected patients with chronic heart failure to detect reversible/treatable causes?

  • Pharmacological treatment
  • Doppler Echocardiographic estimated Pulmonary Artery Systolic Pressure >35 mmHg (correct)
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Glycated haemoglobin

    • Which condition is an indication for pharmacological treatments in patients with heart failure?

  • Use of >2 antihypertensive medications (correct)
  • Doppler Echocardiographic E/e0 >9
  • Age >60 years
  • Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction

    • What does LVEF stand for in the context of heart failure?

  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (correct)
  • Left ventricular outflow tract
  • Left ventricular end-systolic diameter
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy

    • Which condition is indicated by Doppler Echocardiographic E/e0 >9 in heart failure patients?

    <p>Left ventricular hypertrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trial focuses on Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation?

    <p>MADIT-II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NSVT stand for in the context of heart failure?

    <p>Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subspecialty community was NOT involved in the development of the document?

    <p>Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group's participation is NOT mentioned in the document?

    <p>European Society for Cardiac Rehabilitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity is specifically NOT authorized by the ESC Guidelines?

    <p>Commercial use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of translating ESC Guidelines without permission?

    <p>Legal action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the authorized party to handle permissions on behalf of the ESC?

    <p>Oxford University Press</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to obtain permission for translating ESC Guidelines?

    <p>A written request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the health professional's responsibility regarding drugs and medical devices?

    <p>To verify rules and regulations at the time of prescription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the article developed by the Task Force for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure published?

    <p>Both European Heart Journal and European Journal of Heart Failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which email address should be contacted for permissions regarding the article?

    <p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for developing the ESC Guidelines mentioned in the text?

    <p>European Society of Cardiology (ESC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was Anne Kathrine Skibelund affiliated with in the development of the guidelines?

    <p>Denmark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did all experts involved in developing the guidelines submit?

    <p>Declarations of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the revised format of the HF guidelines?

    <p>Making each phenotype of HF standalone for diagnosis and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are therapy recommendations presented in the revised HF guidelines?

    <p>Presented in tables with class and level of evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcomes do the tabular recommendations for HFrEF focus on?

    <p>Mortality and morbidity outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are symptomatic benefits highlighted in the text and/or web appendices?

    <p>To provide more information on treatment effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is most of the evidence for diagnostic tests in HF regarded as level C?

    <p>Due to lack of rigorous evaluation of diagnostic tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the guideline discussed in the text?

    <p>Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of exercise for patients with heart failure?

    <p>Improving exercise capacity and quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the exercise rehabilitation programme specifically recommended for?

    <p>Patients with severe disease, frailty, or comorbidities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of high-intensity interval training on patients with heart failure?

    <p>Improves peak oxygen consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of heart failure patients is exercise-based rehabilitation recommended for?

    <p>Patients who are frail or have more severe disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key finding regarding the follow-up of chronic heart failure patients?

    <p>This area is relatively understudied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect improves due to physical conditioning in heart failure patients?

    <p>Peak oxygen consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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