In this short interview, we are joined by Dr Michelle Kittleson (Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, US) to discuss the key updates and recommendations from the 2025 ACC Scientific Statement on the Management of Obesity in Adults with Heart Failure.

Interview Questions:
1. What is the current research landscape for heart failure patients with obesity?
2. What are the new recommendations in this scientific statement?
3. What are the challenges and opportunities for implementation?
4. What are the most significant evidence gaps that need to be addressed in future research regarding obesity management in heart failure?
5. How do you see this field evolving, and what should clinicians be preparing for in terms of new therapeutic approaches?

Recorded remotely from Los Angeles, 2025.