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AHA/ACC/ESC/WHF Expert Consensus Document: Second Universal Definition of Heart Failure (2026).

Journal of the American College of Cardiology·June 29, 2026·PMID 42370864

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Standardizing HF definition and classification globally can reduce ambiguity in research, surveillance, and clinical care, enabling more consistent prevention, diagnosis, and management strategies across diverse populations and healthcare settings.

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