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The diagnostic yield of an elaborate workup for comorbidities in a real-life heart failure with preserved ejection fraction outpatient population

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  • Sanne G J Mourmans

  • Anouk Achten

  • Jerremy Weerts

  • Marijne Scheepers

  • Arantxa Barandiarán Aizpurua

  • Michiel Henkens

  • Nicole Uszko-Lencer

  • Hans-Peter Brunner-La Rocca

  • Christian Knackstedt

  • Vanessa P M van Empel

  • July 10, 2025

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    Comorbidities significantly impact heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), yet guidelines lack clear screening directives.

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    The study evaluated 501 HFpEF patients, revealing one additional comorbidity diagnosed per patient during standardized workup.

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    Commonly identified new comorbidities included sleep apnoea (33%) and iron deficiency (35%), alongside prevalent conditions like hypertension.

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    Existing comorbidities such as diabetes and obesity often received suboptimal treatment, highlighting gaps in guideline-directed therapy.

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    Routine screening for comorbidities in HFpEF patients enhances detection and management, improving overall patient care.

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The diagnostic yield of an elaborate workup for comorbidities in a real-life heart failure with preserved ejection fraction outpatient population

  • by Sanne G J Mourmans, Anouk Achten, Jerremy Weerts, Marijne Scheepers, Arantxa Barandiarán Aizpurua, Michiel Henkens, Nicole Uszko-Lencer, Hans-Peter Brunner-La Rocca, Christian Knackstedt, Vanessa P M van Empel

  • July 10, 2025

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