To apply the H2FPEF score to a community-dwelling Hispanic cohort and define demographic and clinical covariate associations, particularly in asymptomatic young Hispanic adults.
Key Findings:
43% of the sample (n = 555) had intermediate-high H2FPEF scores.
33% of participants <60 years had intermediate-high H2FPEF scores.
Significant associations with increased H2FPEF scores in young Hispanics included age, metabolic syndrome, higher hemoglobin A1c, and sedentary lifestyle.
Interpretation:
A substantial proportion of young Hispanics in the cohort exhibited intermediate-high H2FPEF scores, indicating a potential risk for HFpEF, which underscores the need for targeted public health interventions.
Limitations:
The study is limited to a specific geographic area and demographic, which may affect generalizability.
The cross-sectional nature of the study limits causal inferences.
Potential biases in self-reported data may affect the accuracy of the findings.
Conclusion:
The H2FPEF score may be a useful tool for identifying HFpEF risk in young Hispanic adults, highlighting the need for targeted cardiometabolic risk management.
by Andrew Kim, Fadi I. Musfee, Soumya Patnaik, Miryoung Lee, Emma Molina, David D. McPherson, Joseph B. McCormick, Susan P. Fisher-Hoch, Susan T. Laing
