2020 年 79 巻 4 号 p. 235-239
Globally, the number of patients with heart failure is rapidly increasing. The prognosis of patients with heart failure is unfavorable, resulting in a decline in their quality of life. Therefore, in addition to heart failure treatment, a multifaceted intervention for patients with heart failure is needed from an early stage. In this context, palliative care for heart failure is different from end-of-life care. This section discusses palliative care for heart failure, including advance care planning