Summary of 2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronisation therapy, on cardiovascular disease prevention, on the management of valvular heart disease and of heart failure.

Abstract

During the ESC congress in September 2021, the new ESC guidelines were presented and are available on the ESC website. The new guidelines describes management recommendations on following cardiovascular domains : cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy, cardiovascular prevention, valvular heart disease and heart failure. The present document gives a summary of these guidelines and highlights the most important recommendations and changes in the management of these diseases. It will help to increase awareness about the new guidelines and may stimulate to consult the full document for specific items. Ultimately, the authors hope that this document will enhance implementation of new ESC guidelines in daily clinical practice.