Integrated Assessment and Management of Heart Failure Syndromes
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: heart failure; cardiomyopathies; electrocardiography; cardiovascular physiology; clinical cardiology; heart rate variability; repolarization and QT interval
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Heart failure (HF) represents a multifactorial and evolving clinical syndrome in which accurate diagnosis and effective management rely on a comprehensive, multimodality approach. The complex pathophysiology of HF can be better understood through the integration of advanced imaging, biomarkers, hemodynamic evaluation, and functional testing, which together enable refined phenotyping and more personalized treatment strategies. Building on this multimodal perspective, the integration of expertise across the cardiovascular care field has become equally essential to restoring cardiac function and improving patient outcomes. Collaboration among different subspecialties, including electrophysiology, coronary and structural interventions, and advances in medical management, represents the cornerstone of a truly integrated model of care for heart failure.
This Special Issue aims to highlight how combining multimodal assessment with interdisciplinary cardiovascular expertise can enhance our understanding of HF mechanisms, refine diagnostic and prognostic tools, and guide next-generation therapeutic strategies. We welcome contributions addressing novel diagnostic and interventional approaches, the role of multimodality in risk stratification, and collaborative frameworks that foster precision and integration in heart failure management.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Prof. Dr. Damiano Magrì
Guest Editor
Dr. Emiliano Fiori
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- heart failure
- functional capacity
- multimodality assessment
- advanced imaging
- coronary and structural interventions
- device therapies
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