Palliative care in cardiovascular medicine - PubMed

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of morbidity and mortality.
Palliative care (PC) improves quality of life, supports caregivers, and aligns treatments with patient values in advanced cardiovascular disease.
Core elements of PC include symptom management, communication, shared decision-making, advance care planning, and psychosocial support.
Early PC intervention enhances symptom control, quality of life, and reduces high-intensity care near end-of-life.
Gaps in PC implementation exist beyond heart failure, including cardiac device populations and diverse health systems.
Review covers PC foundations, disease-specific considerations, ethical issues, symptom management, and clinical integration.

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