Heart Failure With Normal Ejection Fraction
Heart Failure With Normal Ejection Fraction
HFNEF syndrome is a heterogenous entity with high prevalence and mortality rates almost as high as that of systolic HF. It is a relatively common cause of HF in the elderly and has a variety of causes and pathophysiological mechanisms. Despite improvements in its understanding, many questions remain and, as yet, there are no treatments of any proven benefit. Ongoing trials are underway.
Conclusion
HFNEF syndrome is a heterogenous entity with high prevalence and mortality rates almost as high as that of systolic HF. It is a relatively common cause of HF in the elderly and has a variety of causes and pathophysiological mechanisms. Despite improvements in its understanding, many questions remain and, as yet, there are no treatments of any proven benefit. Ongoing trials are underway.
