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Single iron infusion improved exercise capacity in people with HFpEF
One iron infusion improved exercise capacity in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and iron deficiency.
The study involved people with HFpEF, the most common form of heart failure.
In this condition, the heart’s ejection fraction is preserved, and the study focused on people who also had iron deficiency.
Investigators from the Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute conducted the study.
The findings were presented at the 2026 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions and published in Circulation.
The results suggest replenishing iron could help address physical limitations linked to the condition, though no further next steps were given.
A single iron infusion improved exercise capacity in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and iron deficiency.
The study was conducted by investigators from the Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute.
The findings suggest that replenishing iron could help address physical limitations associated with the condition.
Results were presented at the 2026 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions and published in Circulation.
- Who
- People with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and iron deficiency.
- What
- A single iron infusion improved their exercise capacity.
- When
- Results were presented at the 2026 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions and published simultaneously.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Replenishing iron could help address physical limitations associated with the condition.
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- Treatment
- Single iron infusion
- Condition
- Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
- Patient group
- People with HFpEF and iron deficiency
- Study investigators
- Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute
- Presentation
- 2026 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions
- Publication
- Circulation