Characteristics of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in primary care: a cross-sectional analysis.
Faye ForsythJames BrimicombeJoseph CheriyanDuncan EdwardsFd Richard HobbsNavazh JalaludeenJonathan MantMark PillingRebekah SchiffClare J TaylorM Justin ZamanChristi Deatonnull nullPublished in: BJGP open (2021)
Patients with confirmed HFpEF had frequent multimorbidity, functional impairment, frailty, and polypharmacy. Although comorbid conditions were similar between people with and without HFpEF, the former had more obesity, symptoms, and worse physical function. These findings highlight the potential to optimise wellbeing through comorbidity management, medication rationalisation, rehabilitation, and supported self-management.