Reason to do this were controversies, especially among general practitioners, cardiologists, internists and gerontologists, which arise as a consequence of new diagnostic modalities (such as echocardiography) and altered aims of the treatment (besides relief of symptoms reduction of morbidity and mortality). A number of starting points were formulated by a preparatory committee: Heart failure constitutes a major health problem. It is defined by cardiac dysfunction with accompanying symptoms.

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