HEART FAILURE WITH PRESERVED EJECTION FRACTION (HFpEF)
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a common and debilitating condition. It accounts for 50% of heart failure patients globally and is associated with high hospitalization and mortality rate. 60% of patients with HFpEF are women, typically post-menopausal. Loss of estrogen at menopause may have adverse effects on the heart muscles, increasing the […]