Obesity, Hypertension and Risk Factors in Terms of Prevention and Decreasing the Risk of HFpEF

Obesity, Hypertension and Risk Factors in Terms of Prevention and Decreasing the Risk of HFpEF

Guest: Affan Irfan, M.D., Ph.D.
Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.

HFpEF is a sort of coronary heart failure the place the center pumps usually however turns into stiff. This results in fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention. It is carefully linked to weight problems, hypertension, and metabolic problems, with instances rising as these situations change into extra widespread.

Topics Discussed:
• What is HFpEF and its danger components?
• How widespread are weight problems and hypertension, and the way usually do they result in HFpEF?
• How do you diagnose HFpEF?
• How efficient are weight reduction, eating regimen, and train in stopping HFpEF?
• What medical and public well being methods assist scale back these danger components and HFpEF instances?