A 60-year-old woman presents with shortness of breath and lower extremity edema. Echocardiography reveals an ejection fraction of 60% with left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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CHeart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
DHeart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)
✓ Correct answer: C. Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)The patient presents with heart failure symptoms (dyspnea, edema) but has a preserved ejection fraction (>50%) with evidence of diastolic dysfunction. This clinical picture is consistent with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), which is commonly seen in elderly patients with hypertension.
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