How to diagnose heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Sabina Istrătoaie, Luna Gargani, Bogdan A Popescu, Liza Thomas, Jens‐Uwe Voigt, Erwan Donal
Abstract
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a major healthcare problem that is raising in prevalence. There has been a shift in HpEF management towards early diagnosis and phenotype-specific targeted treatment. However, the diagnosis of HFpEF remains a challenge due to the lack of universal criteria and patient heterogeneity. This review aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the diagnostic workup of HFpEF, highlighting the role of echocardiography in HFpEF phenotyping.
Topics & Concepts
Heart failure with preserved ejection fractionMedicineHeart failureCardiologyEjection fractionInternal medicineIntensive care medicineDiagnostic testPediatricsCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsHeart Failure Treatment and ManagementCardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies