In chronic heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), what characteristic is observed?
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Correct answer: Normal ejection fraction with impaired ventricular relaxation and filling
HFpEF involves stiff ventricles that cannot fill properly despite normal ejection fraction, leading to heart failure symptoms.
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