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%).

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 ...

CCM therapy is now indicated for symptomatic heart failure patients with diastolic or systolic ventricular dysfunction, offering a broader range of patients a new option for improving quality of life ...

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 ...

Researchers found a consistent association for markers of systolic dysfunction with smaller total brain volume.

Vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors (VEGFIs) have transformed treatment paradigms for several malignancies. By ...

One in three adults worldwide lives with high blood pressure without knowing it. This condition is often referred to as “the ...

By Dr. Makayla Nelson and Dr. Katherine Donaldson University of Kentucky Almost half of adults in America — or about 108 ...

Learn about blood pressure, its measurement, importance, risks, and prevention methods to maintain overall health and ...