Editorial commentary: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction —Clinical syndrome with incomplete understanding

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is widely prevalent, representing approximately 50% of heart failure admissions [1]; however, the pathophysiology of HFpEF is still incompletely understood. Adding to this conundrum are limited therapeutic options for this condition. In this issue of Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine, Xanthipoulos et al. [2] summarize our current understanding of the disease. They propose a simplified classification system for HFpEF into two groups —hypertensive versus non-hypertensive and highlight the available diagnostic tools and potential therapeutic options for this condition.
Source: Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research