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Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
Description
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs, despite having a normal or near-normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). LVEF is a measurement of how much blood is ejected from the left ventricle (the main pumping chamber of the heart) with each heartbeat. In HFpEF, the LVEF is typically 50% or higher, indicating that the heart is not contracting as effectively as it should.
HFpEF is a complex and challenging condition to diagnose and manage. It is often misdiagnosed as other conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or anxiety.
Associated Diseases
HFpEF is often associated with other conditions, including:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Coronary artery disease
- Atrial fibrillation
- Chronic kidney disease
Did you Know ?
HFpEF is the most common type of heart failure, accounting for approximately 50% of all cases. It is estimated that over 6 million people in the United States have HFpEF.
