Antwerp University Hospital

This study is led by A. Gevaert: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is prevalent, has poor prognosis and limited treatments. We believe HFpEF can be subdivided according to abnormalities in exercise physiology. Our research has revealed different cardiovascular physiology among HFpEF patients, suggesting potential effect on treatment. We plan to study these patients' exercise physiology in detail, identify "exercise phenotypes" through machine learning, and create a digital tool for personalized treatment decisions.