Obesity: Central Role in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction?

The prevalence and incidence of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) have steadily risen during the past 10 years, especially in the United States. About half of heart failure (HF) diagnoses are HFpEF, with a prevalence of 1% each year.1 In addition, it remains an important public health issue as HF care is projected to cost $69.8 billion by 2030.1 Mortality in HFpEF also remains substantial, with a recent estimate of 33.3% 1-year mortality in patients hospitalized for acute decompensated HFpEF.
Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research