Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a type of heart failure where the heart becomes stiff, and the heart walls thicken. This reduces the amount of blood available to be pumped around the body when the heart contracts, despite it contracting normally. This animation provides patients with the information they need to understand their condition and illustrates how using the online digital tool, My Medical Record can help manage the symptoms and treatment of HFpEF. | Sci Ani

1.7K views · 28 reactions | Did you know that heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is often underrecognized and underdiagnosed in women? Learn more about the signs, treatment options and recent advancements this #HeartMonth ❤️ with cardiologist Dr. Kavita Sharma and host, Dr. Lisa Ishii during our Red Chair series. | Johns Hopkins Medicine | Facebook