ACP releases joint statement with ACC and AHA on heart failure

ACP, along with the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) and the American Heart Association (AHA), has released a clinical statement on heart failure.

The statement further defines the skill set required of specialists treating patients with the most advanced forms of heart failure and those undergoing heart transplantation. As advances in cardiac care have improved longevity and quality of life for patients, the demand for specialty care to manage the care of these patients has risen, the authors explain. The statement aims to provide a roadmap for physicians who are interested in training in this area.