Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)

Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) occurs when the heart's left ventricle, responsible for pumping blood to the body, becomes weakened and cannot pump blood effectively. As a result, less blood is ejected with each heartbeat, leading to symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid buildup. This condition often results from damage caused by heart attacks or other heart diseases. Managing HFrEF involves medications, lifestyle changes, and sometimes device therapy to improve the heart's pumping ability and reduce complications.