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HFpEF risk assessment using H2FPEF score in community-dwelling young Hispanic adults

  • 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

  • May 29, 2026

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    HFpEF prevalence is rising due to increased cardiometabolic risk factors, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in the community.

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    The H2FPEF score effectively identifies individuals at risk for HFpEF, particularly in asymptomatic populations.

  • 3

    In a study of 1,285 young Hispanic adults, 43% had intermediate-high H2FPEF scores, indicating significant HFpEF risk.

  • 4

    Among participants under 60, 33% exhibited intermediate-high H2FPEF scores, highlighting early risk in this demographic.

  • 5

    Key factors associated with higher H2FPEF scores in young Hispanics included age, metabolic syndrome, and sedentary lifestyle.

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HFpEF risk assessment using H2FPEF score in community-dwelling young Hispanic adults

  • 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

  • May 29, 2026

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