Table 6. Score-based diagnostic algorithm for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: H2FPEF score92).
Letter | Clinical variables | Values | Points |
---|---|---|---|
H2 | Heavy | Body mass index >30 kg/m2 | 2 |
Hypertensive | Two or more anti-hypertensive agents | 1 | |
F | Atrial fibrillation | Paroxysmal or persistent | 3 |
P | Pulmonary hypertension | Doppler echocardiography measurement: pulmonary artery systolic pressure >35 mmHg | 1 |
E | Elderly | Age >60 years | 1 |
F | Filling pressure | Doppler echocardiography: E/e′ >9 | 1 |
H2FPEF score | Total (0–9) |
Total score
Probability of HFpEF
HFpEF = heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.