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Incorporating Angina into the H2FPEF Score Improves Diagnostic Performance for HFpEF in Women

2025-11-02 cardiovascular medicine Title + abstract only
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Background and AimsThe H2FPEF score is a widely used prediction tool used during the diagnostic work-up of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). However, having angina symptoms is not included in the score, despite being common in patients with HFpEF. We hypothesize that incorporating angina in the H2FPEF score may improve its performance. Given the known sex differences in HFpEF, sex-specific analyses are warranted. MethodsWe included 1,266 individuals suspected HFpEF, with 5...

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