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World J Cardiol. Oct 26, 2024; 16(10): 608-610
Published online Oct 26, 2024. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v16.i10.608
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and the first law of thermodynamics
Robert M Peters
Robert M Peters, Department of Cardiology, Zucker School of Medicine, Hemstead, NY 11549, United States
Author contributions: Peters RM wrote the article.
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Corresponding author: Robert M Peters, MD, Doctor, Department of Cardiology, Zucker School of Medicine, 500 Hofstra Blvd., Hemstead, NY 11549, United States. 62batmz894@gmail.com
Received: May 13, 2024
Revised: September 19, 2024
Accepted: September 26, 2024
Published online: October 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The term heart failure with preserved ejection fraction may be misleading, and not consistent with the first law of thermodynamics.