Delineating dyspnea Because multiple pathologic processes likely contribute to progressive dyspnea in patients with coexisting heart and lung diseases, it is unlikely that a single causative agent can ...

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If you practice inpatient medicine, you've managed patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Formerly known as diastolic dysfunction, HFpEF is borderline ubiquitous on the ...

What has caused this young woman in her 20s to develop heart palpitations and shortness of breath? That's what Xuhong Geng, MD, of Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University in China, and colleagues ...

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Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Key Takeaways Common causes of shortness of breath include physical ...

Chest pain and shortness of breath are two symptoms that grab your attention quickly, potentially signaling a heart attack if they come on suddenly. And if they develop gradually and worsen over time, ...

Diet plays a surprising role in managing oHCM symptoms. From hydration strategies to sodium balance, learn how to eat to support your heart and reduce obstruction risks.

The natriuretic peptides, specifically brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), are the most specific and applicable laboratory tests available to establish fluid overload associated with HF. 9 BNP is ...

Chest pain and shortness of breath may offer distinct warnings of future heart problems over 30 years' time, according to a new study. Chest pain accounts for more than 6.5 million visits to U.S.