{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["25(1)"],"submitter":["Campos C"],"funding":["Novo Nordisk Inc."],"pubmed_abstract":["<h4>Background</h4>Obesity (body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) is a major risk factor for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and affects most patients with HFpEF. Patients living with obesity may experience delays in HFpEF diagnosis and management. We aimed to understand the clinical journey of patients with obesity and HFpEF and the role of primary care providers (PCPs) in diagnosing and managing patients with both conditions.<h4>Methods</h4>An anonymous, US population-based online survey was conducted in September 2020 among 114 patients with self-reported HFpEF and obesity and 200 healthcare providers, 61 of whom were PCPs who treat patients with HFpEF and obesity.<h4>Results</h4>Half of patients (51%) with HFpEF reported waiting an average of 11 months to discus"],"journal":["BMC primary care"],"pagination":["288"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11308223"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for PCPs regarding heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and obesity: results of an online internet-based survey."],"pmcid":["PMC11308223"],"pubmed_authors":["Campos C","Magwire M","Butler J","Sabharwal A","Shah SJ","Hoovler A"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for PCPs regarding heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and obesity: results of an online internet-based survey.","description":"<h4>Background</h4>Obesity (body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) is a major risk factor for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and affects most patients with HFpEF. Patients living with obesity may experience delays in HFpEF diagnosis and management. We aimed to understand the clinical journey of patients with obesity and HFpEF and the role of primary care providers (PCPs) in diagnosing and managing patients with both conditions.<h4>Methods</h4>An anonymous, US population-based online survey was conducted in September 2020 among 114 patients with self-reported HFpEF and obesity and 200 healthcare providers, 61 of whom were PCPs who treat patients with HFpEF and obesity.<h4>Results</h4>Half of patients (51%) with HFpEF reported waiting an average of 11 months to discus","dates":{"release":"2024-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2024 Aug","modification":"2025-05-18T11:15:02.507Z","creation":"2024-10-17T23:02:11.261Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC11308223","cross_references":{"pubmed":["39118004"],"doi":["10.1186/s12875-024-02549-4"]}}