HEART FAILURE WITH PRESERVED EJECTION FRACTION AND OBESITY: A REVIEW

Received 2022-01-15; Accepted 2022-10-01; Published 2022-12-31

Authors

  • Nur Alya Syamimie Muzaidi Department of Clinical Medicine, Institut Perubatan & Pergigian Termaju, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Teoh Soo Huat Department of Clinical Medicine, Institut Perubatan & Pergigian Termaju, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Mastura Mohd Sopian Department of Clinical Medicine, Institut Perubatan & Pergigian Termaju, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/jummec.sp2022no1.17

Abstract

Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) is becoming more common as the United States (U.S.A) population ages, along with the present of obesity pandemic. In general, HFpEF is the most common type of heart failure (HF) found in general population, however, the elderly, especially women are mostly suffering from it. It is primarily caused by obesity, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes. Obesity is frequent in individuals with HFpEF. However, it may constitute a distinct phenotype of HFpEF, with distinct hemodynamic and anatomical problems. Obesity causes a systemic inflammatory response which can lead to cardiac fibrosis and endothelial dysfunction. Because most obese patients are still excluded from HFpEF clinical trials, further research is needed to evaluate the role of pharmacologic and interventional treatments in this expanding group. Thus, this review study will aid in the understanding of HFpEF and its association with obesity.

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2022-12-31

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