Recommendations for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
| Recommendation | Classa |
|---|---|
| Aldosterone receptor antagonistsb | IIb |
| Angiotensin II receptor blockers | IIb |
| Routine use of nitrates or phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors is ineffective | III |
↵a Class of recommendation (I strong, Ila moderate, Ilb weak, III no benefit).
↵b In patients with ejection fraction ≥ 45%, elevated B-type natriuretic peptide levels or heart failure admission within 1 year, estimated glomerular filtration rate > 30 mL/ min, creatinine < 2.5 mg/dL, potassium < 5.0 mmol/L.
Information from reference 1.