ABSTRACT Background: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is characterized by diastolic dysfunction, as well as alterations in ventricular filling and remodelling. This change in diastolic function without reduced ejection fraction is manifested as exercise intolerance, and arterial stiffness, measured by pulse pressure, is considered an independent predictor of functional capacity. Objective: To evaluate the correlation between sub-maximal functional capacity and pulse pressure (PP) in patients with HFpEF. Methods: Patients with HFpEF performed the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) in […]

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.