Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) still has significant morbidity and mortality despite the advancements in medical and device therapy (1). In the West, the most common cause of left ventricular dysfunction is coronary artery disease (CAD) (1). The management of patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) and significant CAD without a clear indication for revascularisation, such as acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or angina, has divided cardiology opinion.
Author Sub-editor: Dr May Hu Dr May Hu is a cardiology trainee in the North West deanery. She graduated with First Class Honours from the University
Author Sub-editor: Dr Jhiamluka Solano Dr Jhiamluka Solano is a cardiology resident doctor (ST6) in the Yorkshire and Humber Deanery, currently undertaking a DPhil (PhD)
Author Sub-editor: Dr Justin Chiong Dr Justin Chiong is an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow and Cardiology Registrar in the North West Deanery. He graduated from
Author Heartbeat Sub-Editor: Marina Zafeiri Dr Marina Zafeiri is an IMT3 in the Wessex deanery, with a strong interest in Cardiology. She graduated from Athens
Author Heartbeat Sub-Editor: Toby MacCarthy Author: Toby MacCarthy
Author Heartbeat Sub-Editor: Toby MacCarthy Author: Toby MacCarthy
