Is your heart functioning properly? There is a test which can measure this, which is often recommended by medical ...

Heart failure is a heterogeneous syndrome. Approximately 30–50% of patients with heart failure have normal or near normal left ventricle function. Several epidemiological studies confirm that the ...

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has limited treatment options and remains a medical challenge. HFpEF is characterized by diastolic dysfunction with a normal ejection fraction.

Dr. Hare answers the question: 'Must I Repeat Ejection Fraction Tests?' — -- Question: Should the ejection fraction test be repeated at each visit to my doctor, or at all? Answer: The ejection ...

HFpEF prevalence in INOCA patients may be higher than expected. Learn why early screening could transform care.

Q: I was recently diagnosed with mild heart failure. But my echocardiogram showed a normal ejection fraction. Why would I still have heart failure? A: Heart failure conjures up the image of your heart ...

In contrast to the advances in therapy for systolic HF over the past three decades, which have improved mortality rates, no therapies have been proven to reduce mortality in patients with HFNEF (Table ...