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World J Cardiol. Sep 26, 2015; 7(9): 544-554
Published online Sep 26, 2015. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v7.i9.544
Figure 1
Figure 1 Overview of multiple effectors for the heterogeneity of the heart failure has preserved left ventricular ejection fraction syndrome. COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; HFpEF: Heart failure has preserved left ventricular ejection fraction.
Figure 2
Figure 2 Diagnostic algorithm of diastolic heart failure. BNP: B-type natriuretic peptide; NT-proBNP: N-terminal of the B-type natriuretic peptide; E/É: Pulsed-wave Doppler E wave velocity divided by tissue Doppler E wave velocity; HFpEF: Heart failure has preserved left ventricular ejection fraction.
Figure 3
Figure 3 Scheme of co-morbidities causing or worsening heart failure has preserved left ventricular ejection fraction pathophysiology. LV: Left ventricular; HFpEF: Heart failure has preserved left ventricular ejection fraction.