Assessing Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Assessing Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Guest: Barry A. Borlaug, M.D. Hosts: Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D. Over half of people with heart failure have a preserved ejection fraction (ie. HFpEF), but diagnosis is challenging, and the disorder remains severely underrecognized in clinical practice, especially among women and among patients living with obesity.   Topics Discussed: Tests that should be used When a cardiology consultation is needed The gold standard testing that can be used to make the diagnosis Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices. LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.