The Challenge of HFpEF Diagnosis in Brazil
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.
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