Exercise Training Effect in Patients With HF and PEF

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age > 55 years (Interested in capturing mean ages close to age 65 as many HF initiatives are based on this age group and HF development increases with aging).
• Diagnosis of HFPEF stable NYHA Stage II- III with an EF of ≥ 45%
• Stabilized on cardiac medications and post hospitalization > 4 weeks
• Ability to participate in exercise testing and training.
• Referral from Cardiologist or primary care physician.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unstable Angina
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Moderate to severe aortic stenosis
• Uncontrolled hypertension Systolic BP>150 mm Hg or Diastolic BP >100 mm Hg
• Valvular heart disease
• Untreated coronary artery stenosis >50%
• Arrhythmias
• Pulmonary disease/COPD
• Dementia or cognitive impairment
• VAD or Transplant planned in next 6 months.
• Current or recent participation in a Cardiac Rehab program within the last six months.