Advanced Heart Failure-Where Do We Go From Here?: Therapeutic Options and Palliative Care.
Advanced heart failure is characterized by persistent symptoms, recurrent hospitalizations, and poor survival. In this cohort, mortality remains high without advanced heart failure therapies. This article provides updates on therapeutic options specific to the advanced heart failure population, including durable mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and heart transplantation (HT), and highlights the important role of palliative care.