According to Dr José González-Costello (Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, ES) ESC guideline-directed sudden cardiac death (SCD) risk stratification in patients with newly diagnosed HF is crucial for identifying individuals at high risk of SCD and implementing appropriate preventive strategies. By adhering to ESC guidelines and incorporating patient-specific modalities, clinicians can effectively mitigate the risk of SCD and optimise the management of patients with newly diagnosed HF.