Abstract Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is the most common condition of heart failure (HF) in patients over 65 years of age and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Epidemiological data on this condition are still scarce in Brazil and these data are relevant for a better understanding of the impact and unmet needs in HFpEF and for the planning of actions to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease. The objective of the study was […]

Heart failure (HF) is a disease with high morbidity and mortality in Brazil and in the world, and HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) accounts for more than half of cases. Effective pharmacological treatment options for HFpEF are scarce, with poor outcomes and an annual mortality of 10 to 30%. Mortality from noncardiovascular causes is high, which is to be expected given the high number of comorbidities (). The syndromic diagnosis is composed of several etiologies and diseases, each one […]

Abstract Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is highly prevalent in Brazil and worldwide. However, the recent diagnostic criteria for this condition are complex and difficult to apply in the Brazilian health system. This review proposes adapting the modern diagnostic criteria to the needs of each patient, from the primary care to the most complex one, using a system of three steps of complexity and highlighting the importance of searching specific disease etiology.