Improving Management and Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved EF.

The American College of Cardiology has released an Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on the management of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The document highlights the need for accurate diagnosis of HFpEF to permit timely implementation of evidence- and guideline-based therapies to improve patient outcomes. HFpEF is a complex condition, often with multiple overlapping comorbidities, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and sleep apnea; optimal management requires a multidisciplinary approach. The ECDP lays out a structure for diagnosis, clinical decision-making, management of comorbidities, implementation of the latest guideline-directed medical therapy, and equitable delivery of care.