This book applies practical clinical concepts to the latest four-stage model of heart failure from preclinical risk and early asymptomatic disease to classic symptomatic heart failure and finally advanced heart failure. This framework emphasizes a tailored approach to ongoing heart failure assessment to guide therapy and improve outcomes. Features: • Illustrated with over 250 full-color figures • Specific recommendations backed by clinical trial data • Practical algorithms for diagnosis and therapy Topics include: • Prevention of heart failure • Identification and treatment of structural heart disease prior to heart failure • How to combine lifestyle changes, medications, and devices to improve outcomes • Reversing decompensated heart failure • Key indicators of advanced heart failure and appropriate treatment options • Emerging new therapies