ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

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A 72-year-old man with long-standing hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and orthopnoea. Echocardiogram shows preserved EF 60%, concentric LV hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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