Participants exposed critical gaps in the diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and charted a path forward.

A patient fact sheet outlining the differences between heart failure and cardiomyopathy, including subtypes of each condition and diagnostic procedures for both. Cardiomyopathy is a group of heart ...

The SGLT2 inhibitor medicines have changed how heart failure is managed. Originally, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors were used to lower blood sugar levels in people who have type 2 ...

A new study from the UC Davis School of Medicine found striking differences at the cellular level between male and female mice with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The findings ...

Systolic congestive heart failure involves the left side of your heart losing its ability to pump effectively. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, weight gain, and swelling in your legs or ...

High output heart failure represents an uncommon type of heart failure that affects fewer than 1% of people seeking medical care for heart problems. Unlike typical heart failure where the heart pumps ...

Higher variability in the levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or triglycerides was independently associated with an ...

Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) is a brand-name drug prescribed for certain types of heart failure. This article covers topics such as side effects, dosage, and how ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...