Peak O2 ‐pulse predicts exercise training‐induced changes in peak V̇O2 in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

ConclusionsIn patients with HFpEF, the easily measurable peak O2-pulse seems to be a good indicator of the potential for improving peak V ̇O2 through exercise training. While changes in submaximal exercise tolerance were independent of baseline peak O2-pulse, patients with high O2-pulse may need to use additional therapies to significantly increase peak V ̇O2.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - July 16, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stephan Mueller, Bernhard Haller, Anna Feuerstein, Ephraim B. Winzer, Paul Beckers, Mark J. Haykowsky, Andreas B. Gevaert, Jennifer Hommel, Luciene F. Azevedo, Andr é Duvinage, Katrin Esefeld, Isabel Fegers‐Wustrow, Jeffrey W. Christle, El Tags: Original Article Source Type: research