Heart failure
A condition where the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
Heart failure can be systolic (reduced ejection fraction) or diastolic (preserved EF). Treatment includes medications (ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, SGLT2 inhibitors), devices (ICDs, CRT), and sometimes transplant.
What this means for you: heart failure is a chronic condition requiring ongoing management. Medical optimization is required before any non-cardiac surgery.
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