Myocardial Performance at Rest and During Exercise in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Overview

About this study

This study is being done to study how well the heart contracts and relaxes during exercise. In addition to traditional measures of heart function, we will use a new computer program that may improve understanding of why people feel shortness of breath or fatigue.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years of age or older,
  • able to exercise on a bicycle

Exclusion Criteria:

  • heart arrhythmias,
  • severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
  • congenital heart abnormalities,
  • infiltrative or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

La Crosse, Wis.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Charles Luoma, R.D.C.S.

Closed for enrollment

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