E.4 HF with preserved ejection fraction Flashcards
1
Q
What is HFpEF?
A
Diastolic Heart Failure
The LV doesn’t fill up properly but does contract, so the same % of blood leaves the ventricle but from a smaller starting point.
EF >50%.
2
Q
what drugs reduce mortality in HFpEF?
A
None.
3
Q
In HFpEF, what are the first line anti-HTN?
A
The normal ones.
