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Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Prevention and Management.
Lindsey Cilia1,2,3, Anum Saeed1,2,3, Harsha V Ganga1,2,3
1Division of Cardiology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center (LC, AS, HVG, W-CW), Providence, Rhode Island.
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
|February 26, 2019
Summary
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) management focuses on risk factors due to limited drug options. Adopting "Life
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Preventive Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) accounts for nearly half of all heart failure cases.
- Effective pharmacological treatments for HFpEF are currently limited, necessitating alternative management strategies.
- Common comorbidities and risk factors for HFpEF include hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the prevention and management of HFpEF through the lens of ideal cardiovascular health.
- To explore the application of the American Heart Association's
Main Methods:
- Utilized the American Heart Association's
Main Results:
- The "Life's Simple 7" measures address key risk factors and comorbidities associated with HFpEF.
- Implementing these measures can lead to improved cardiovascular health.
Conclusions:
- Focusing on modifiable risk factors through lifestyle changes is crucial for HFpEF prevention and management.
- The "Life's Simple 7" framework offers a patient-centered and cost-effective approach to managing HFpEF.
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