Obesity in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Insights from the REDUCE LAP ‐HF II Trial

ConclusionsIncreasing severity of obesity was associated with greater cardiac remodeling, higher right and left ventricular filling pressures, higher cardiac output and increased subsequent HF events. Despite significant obesity, many HFpEF patients have preserved right heart and pulmonary vascular function and thus, may be appropriate candidates for atrial shunt therapy.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure - November 22, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sheldon E. Litwin, Jan Komtebedde, Tim Seidler, Barry A. Borlaug, Sebastian Winkler, Scott D. Solomon, Jean ‐Christophe Eicher, Sula Mazimba, Rami Khawash, Aaron L. Sverdlov, Scott L. Hummel, Heiko Bugger, Florian Boenner, Elke Hoendermis, Tags: Research Article Source Type: research