Commentary on ventricular arrhythmias in acute heart failure: Critical insights into the 2024 ACVC-EHRA- HFA consensus statement

Mert G. Ö., Spartalis M., Murat S., Gorenek B.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, cilt.438, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Editöre Mektup
  • Cilt numarası: 438
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2025.133544
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Public Affairs Index
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) are a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in patients with acute heart failure (AHF), yet their management has been underrepresented in current guidelines.
Objective: To highlight and critically evaluate the key recommendations of the 2024 ACVC-EHRA-HFA consensus statement on the management of VAs in AHF.
Methods: This Commentary provides a focused summary of the consensus document, integrates clinical perspectives from its contributors, and includes an external critical viewpoint to ensure balanced interpretation.
Conclusions: The consensus statement presents a structured, multidisciplinary framework for VA management in AHF, including antiarrhythmic drug therapy, mechanical support, and ablation. Several gaps in evidence remain, requiring future research.