Because life expectancy and the prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes are rising globally, heart failure (HF) is growing into a major health problem. Impairment of ...

Diastolic heart failure is defined clinically when signs and symptoms of heart failure are present in the presence of preserved left ventricular systolic function (ejection fraction >45%).

Diastolic heart failure causes a stiff left ventricle that prevents the heart from relaxing between beats. Common symptoms include coughing, tiredness, and shortness of breath. Systolic and ...

The section presents a review of diastolic congestive heart failure, commonly called HFpEF. Reviews of systolic congestive HF, or HFrEF, valvular heart disease, pulmonary hypertension and right HF ...

Heart failure can lead to severe complications, such as heart attack and cardiac arrest. CHF can be systolic or diastolic, depending on whether it affects the heart’s ability to contract or relax.

Diastolic dysfunction is a heart condition that happens when there is a “stiffening” of the major pumping chambers of the ...

Systolic murmurs can be classified as either ... to reduce the left ventricular pressure in the setting of diastolic heart failure, then grade IV diastolic dysfunction is said to be present ...

When people have heart failure, it means their heart does not pump as well as it should. Fluid can build up in your feet, ankles, and legs—known as edema—or fluid can build up in your lungs, known as ...

“Impulse Dynamics has established leadership and commitment to significantly changing the treatment options available for HF patients,” said Jason Spees, CEO of Impulse Dynamics. “The expanded ...

THE primary purpose of this report is to emphasize the relation of a high-pitched "squeaking" or "musical" systolic murmur to aortic stenosis and calcification of the aortic valve. This is not so ...

In Europe, the OPTIMIZER Smart Mini system is indicated for use in patients who are older than 18 years of age with symptomatic heart failure due to systolic and diastolic left ventricular ...