Before understanding how the ejection fraction is linked to the heart, let us tell you what it is. “Ejection Fraction or EF is a key measure of how well the heart is pumping blood to the body. It ...

Jim Januzzi, MD, outlines a multitude of drug treatment options for heart failure revolving around patient ejection fraction (EF) status. Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA: As we start to transition ...

Sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) became the first drug to get a broad heart failure indication that reaches into the normal ejection fraction range for prevention of cardiovascular death and ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Expert physicians consider how the treatment of patients differ when they have HFpEF versus HFrEF. Scott D. Solomon, MD: When we think about the standard care in heart failure, we have to make the ...

Is your heart functioning properly? There is a test which can measure this, which is often recommended by medical professionals. Ejection fraction (EF) is a measurement, expressed as a percentage, of ...