HFpEF Diagnosis and Treatment in the Cath Lab

HFpEF Diagnosis and Treatment in the Cath Lab Guest: Barry A. Borlaug, M.D. Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D. Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), formerly referred to as diastolic heart failure, is defined hemodynamically as an inability of the heart to pump blood adequately at normal filling pressures. But while some people have high filling pressures while at rest, others have high filling pressures during exercise. Diagnosis of HFpEF in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory involves both at-rest and exercise studies. Joining us today to discuss the diagnosis of HFpEF and patient selection for Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory testing is Barry A. Borlaug, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: HFpEF defined Diagnosis and patient selection for catheterization laboratory testing H2FpEF scoring system Catheterization laboratory at-rest and exercise studies, tests and measurements Key parameters for HFpEF diagnosis General study length Treatment recommendations Cardiac rehabilitation considerations Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.