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Barriers to the optimal care of patients with HFpEF
| How is HFpEF: | Theme | Sub-themes |
|---|---|---|
| Identified? | Diagnostic difficulty | The challenge of the ‘normal echo’ Variability in referral pathways and specialist input A convoluted pathway: the HFpEF maze |
| Understood? | Unclear Illness perceptions | What’s in a name? |
| Managed? | Management disparity | Variability in service provision Uncertain roles and responsibilities Gaps in care |
HFpEF = heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
