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ArticleZeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie2026

[Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in old age : Diagnostic strategies in clinical practice].

Miroslava Valentová, Kristin Elisabeth Steinhaus, Mohammed Chebbok

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Article in Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Miroslava ValentováKlinik für Geriatrie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 42, 37099, Göttingen, Deutschland. miroslava.valentova@med.uni-goettingen.de.
Kristin Elisabeth SteinhausDZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Göttingen, Deutschland.
Mohammed ChebbokGeriatrie, St. Martini Krankenhaus Duderstadt, Duderstadt, Deutschland.

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Abstract

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is characterized by diastolic dysfunction of the left ventricle in the presence of preserved systolic function (LVEF ≥ 50%). The leading symptom is exertional dyspnea, which is often the only clinical manifestation, particularly in older patients. The diagnostic algorithm follows a structured, stepwise approach. First, a basic assessment is performed including the medical history, physical examination, resting electrocardiography (ECG), measurement of natriuretic peptides and chest X‑ray. In the next step, transthoracic echocardiography is performed, enabling assessment of diastolic function as well as detection of structural cardiac abnormalities. For an objective interpretation of the findings, the HFA-PEFF score can be applied. Further advanced imaging or invasive diagnostics are reserved for cases with diagnostic uncertainty or for etiological clarification once HFpEF has been established.

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EchocardiographyGeriatric AssessmentHeart FailureStroke VolumeVentricular Dysfunction, LeftAgedAged, 80 and overAlgorithmsDiagnosis, DifferentialDyspneaElectrocardiographyEvidence-Based MedicineFemaleHumansMalePhysical ExaminationAgedDiagnostic techniques and proceduresEchocardiographyExertional dyspneaNatriuretic peptides

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