Diastolic heart failure is defined clinically when signs and symptoms of heart failure are present in the presence of preserved left ventricular systolic function (ejection fraction >45%).

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The objectives and the potential therapeutic approaches for primary diastolic heart failure are outlined in Table 7. Most patients present with symptoms related to pulmonary and systemic venous ...