Left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) remains the major parameter for diagnosis,
phenotyping, prognosis and treatment decisions in heart failure. The 2016 ESC heart failure …

Despite the increasing use and success of interventional coronary reperfusion strategies,
morbidity and mortality from acute myocardial infarction are still substantial. Myocardial …

Background: ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non–ST-segment–
elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) management has evolved considerably over the …

The incidence of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has decreased over
the last two decades in developed countries, but mortality from STEMI despite widespread …

Aims Impact of changes of treatments on outcomes in ST-elevation myocardial infarction
(STEMI) patients in real-life health care has not been documented. Methods and results All …

Background Contemporary data are lacking regarding the prognosis and management of
left ventricular thrombus (LVT). Objectives The purpose of this study was to quantify the …

1.1. Methodology and Evidence Review The recommendations listed in this document are,
whenever possible, evidence based. The current document constitutes a full revision and …

Background Most studies of outcomes after myocardial infarction (MI) focus on the acute
phase after the index event. We assessed mortality and morbidity trends after the first year in …

Background: Short-term mortality has been studied thoroughly in patients undergoing
primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), whereas long-term cause of death in …

The task of developing ESC Guidelines covers not only the integration of the most recent
research, but also the creation of educational tools and implementation programmes for the …