Heart failure & cardiomyopathiesGuideline or statement

Bridging the gap: adapting heart failure guidelines for resource-limited settings: A European Journal of Heart Failure expert consensus document

Eur J Heart FailPublished

  • Expert consensus document

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Use accessible diagnostics, decentralize care, expand roles for non-specialist providers, and use telemedicine-supported continuity of care

  2. Broader systemic reforms (improved insurance systems, stronger referral networks, integration of primary prevention) are critical

  3. Prioritize equitable representation of LMIC populations in clinical research

  4. Context-specific adaptation of international guidelines, targeted healthcare system strengthening and innovative care delivery models

Original publication

Bridging the gap: adapting heart failure guidelines for resource-limited settings: A European Journal of Heart Failure expert consensus document. Eur J Heart Fail. Published 4 June 2026. doi:10.1093/ejhf/xuag142

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