None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Participants with a diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) will undergo a cardiac MRI to see if any structural heart changes can be used to predict those who are high-risk for progression of disease. Weight changes, hospitalizations, and symptom will be tracked every 6-months for a minimum of 3 years, and linking data with the National Death Index will allow us to identify patterns between heart failure and cardiac-related death. This data will allow the implementation of screening with MRI and early intervention for high-risk groups.
Interventions
Participants with a diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) will receive a cardiac MRI and have telephone follow-up 6-monthly for 3 years to observe changes in weight, symptoms, instances and frequency of hospitalizations, and any instances of death.
The patients will have one in-person visit for CMR and baseline data. Follow-up will be a phone call at 6-monthly intervals for 3 years. If a participant dies during this time their data will be linked with the National
Participants with a diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) will receive a cardiac MRI and have telephone follow-up 6-monthly for 3 years to observe changes in weight, symptoms, instances and frequency of hospitalizations, and any instances of death. The patients will have one in-person visit for CMR and baseline data. Follow-up will be a phone call at 6-monthly intervals for 3 years. If a participant dies during this time their data will be linked with the National Death Index.
Sponsors
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
• Age 18-80 years • Fluent in English • Currently enrolled in the Alfred HFpEF clinic and have had an exercise RHC • Experiencing breathlessness • BMI >30kg/m2 • Eligible for Medicare (or equivalent health care insurance)
Exclusion criteria
• Type I or type II diabetes • Prior heart failure diagnosis • Pregnancy • Contraindication to MRI (metallic implant, foreign body/device)
Outcome results
None listed