Left ventricular suction, stiffness and heart failure

Getting your head around the difference between heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a challenge for everyone. This is a technical discussion about why a stiff heart causes poor left ventricular suction and diastolic dysfunction. In part 2 of the podcast their is a major focus on what lifestyle measures during mid life may help fend off the risk of heart failure in later life.  Read the blog