A two‐phase approach to identifying HFpEF in heart failure patients: Risk score evaluation and decision tree development

Abstract Aims Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) poses significant diagnostic challenges due to its complex aetiology and overlapping symptoms with other HF types. The heterogeneity of HFpEF, compounded by frequent comorbidities, complicates diagnosis. This study aimed to en...

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Main Authors: Izabella Uchmanowicz, Magdalena Lisiak, Piotr Ponikowski, Ewa A. Jankowska, Andrzej Mysiak, Marta Wleklik
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Published: Wiley 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.15333
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author Izabella Uchmanowicz
Magdalena Lisiak
Piotr Ponikowski
Ewa A. Jankowska
Andrzej Mysiak
Marta Wleklik
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Magdalena Lisiak
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Ewa A. Jankowska
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Marta Wleklik
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description Abstract Aims Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) poses significant diagnostic challenges due to its complex aetiology and overlapping symptoms with other HF types. The heterogeneity of HFpEF, compounded by frequent comorbidities, complicates diagnosis. This study aimed to enhance HFpEF prediction through a two‐phase approach: a simplified risk score and a decision tree model. Methods and results In Phase 1, an 8‐point risk score based on accessible clinical parameters was developed. In Phase 2, we conducted comprehensive predictive modelling using decision tree analysis. Data from 560 HF patients were analysed. It achieved an accuracy of 63.13% (sensitivity: 62.87%, specificity: 54.24%). In Phase 2, a decision tree model using broader clinical variables improved accuracy to 73.04% (sensitivity: 53.89%, specificity: 81.17%). Conclusions This dual framework provides tools for both quick screening and detailed risk stratification in various clinical settings.
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spelling doaj-art-7ce0fc86865148f1a359adbe4de75bd22025-08-20T03:36:08ZengWileyESC Heart Failure2055-58222025-08-011243079308510.1002/ehf2.15333A two‐phase approach to identifying HFpEF in heart failure patients: Risk score evaluation and decision tree developmentIzabella Uchmanowicz0Magdalena Lisiak1Piotr Ponikowski2Ewa A. Jankowska3Andrzej Mysiak4Marta Wleklik5Department of Nursing, Division of Research Methodology, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Wroclaw Medical University Wroclaw PolandDepartment of Nursing, Division of Research Methodology, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Wroclaw Medical University Wroclaw PolandInstitute of Heart Diseases Wroclaw Medical University Wroclaw PolandInstitute of Heart Diseases Wroclaw Medical University Wroclaw PolandInstitute of Heart Diseases Wroclaw Medical University Wroclaw PolandDepartment of Nursing, Division of Research Methodology, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Wroclaw Medical University Wroclaw PolandAbstract Aims Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) poses significant diagnostic challenges due to its complex aetiology and overlapping symptoms with other HF types. The heterogeneity of HFpEF, compounded by frequent comorbidities, complicates diagnosis. This study aimed to enhance HFpEF prediction through a two‐phase approach: a simplified risk score and a decision tree model. Methods and results In Phase 1, an 8‐point risk score based on accessible clinical parameters was developed. In Phase 2, we conducted comprehensive predictive modelling using decision tree analysis. Data from 560 HF patients were analysed. It achieved an accuracy of 63.13% (sensitivity: 62.87%, specificity: 54.24%). In Phase 2, a decision tree model using broader clinical variables improved accuracy to 73.04% (sensitivity: 53.89%, specificity: 81.17%). Conclusions This dual framework provides tools for both quick screening and detailed risk stratification in various clinical settings.https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.15333Clinical decision supportHeart failureHeart failure with preserved ejection fractionRisk scoreScreening
spellingShingle Izabella Uchmanowicz
Magdalena Lisiak
Piotr Ponikowski
Ewa A. Jankowska
Andrzej Mysiak
Marta Wleklik
A two‐phase approach to identifying HFpEF in heart failure patients: Risk score evaluation and decision tree development
ESC Heart Failure
Clinical decision support
Heart failure
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Risk score
Screening
title A two‐phase approach to identifying HFpEF in heart failure patients: Risk score evaluation and decision tree development
title_full A two‐phase approach to identifying HFpEF in heart failure patients: Risk score evaluation and decision tree development
title_fullStr A two‐phase approach to identifying HFpEF in heart failure patients: Risk score evaluation and decision tree development
title_full_unstemmed A two‐phase approach to identifying HFpEF in heart failure patients: Risk score evaluation and decision tree development
title_short A two‐phase approach to identifying HFpEF in heart failure patients: Risk score evaluation and decision tree development
title_sort two phase approach to identifying hfpef in heart failure patients risk score evaluation and decision tree development
topic Clinical decision support
Heart failure
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Risk score
Screening
url https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.15333
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