Phenotypic clustering of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction reveals different rates of hospitalization.

Journal: Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.)
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Abstract

AIMS: Approximately 50% of patients with heart failure have preserved (≥50%) ejection fraction (HFpEF). Improved understanding of the phenotypic heterogeneity of HFpEF might facilitate development of targeted therapies and interventions.

Authors

  • Adrianne Casebeer
    Humana Healthcare Research, Inc.
  • Libby Horter
    Humana Healthcare Research, Inc.
  • Jennifer Hayden
    Humana Healthcare Research, Inc.
  • Jeff Simmons
    Healthcare Services, Humana Inc, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
  • Thomas Evers
    Market Access, Bayer AG, Wuppertal, Germany.