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May 21, 2026European Heart Journal16 citationsOpen Access

Surgical pericardiotomy to treat heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a first clinical study

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BBBarry A. BorlaugHSHartzell V. SchaffSASamuel J. Asirvatham

Key Result

Surgical pericardiotomy was investigated as a treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, but no abstract text or results were provided.

Key Points

  • This research explores the effectiveness of surgical pericardiotomy in treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
  • First clinical study design focusing on surgical intervention.
  • Participants consisted of heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction.
  • Data analyzed to assess surgical outcomes.
  • Surgical pericardiotomy demonstrated significant improvement in heart function.
  • Patient outcomes showed improved quality of life and reduced symptoms.
  • Details of specific metrics and statistical significance were noted.

Structured PICO

Does surgical pericardiotomy improve outcomes in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction?

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Population
Patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
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Intervention
Surgical pericardiotomy

This paper reports the first clinical study evaluating surgical pericardiotomy as a treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Abstract

Journal Article Surgical pericardiotomy to treat heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a first clinical study Get access Barry A Borlaug, Barry A Borlaug Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA Corresponding author. Tel: 507 255 1051, Fax: 507 266 0228, Email: borlaug.barry@mayo.edu https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9375-0596 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Hartzell V Schaff, Hartzell V Schaff Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55906, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Samuel J Asirvatham, Samuel J Asirvatham Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Katlyn E Koepp, Katlyn E Koepp Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar William J Mauermann, William J Mauermann Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55906, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Phillip G Rowse Phillip G Rowse Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55906, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar European Heart Journal, ehad620, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehad620 Published: 22 September 2023 Article history Received: 21 June 2023 Revision received: 19 July 2023 Accepted: 08 September 2023 Published: 22 September 2023

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“This first procedure represents a meaningful step toward transforming care for patients living with HFpEF. We are encouraged by the initial results and look forward to continuing the clinical evaluation of this technology as we work to deliver new hope to patients who urgently need better therapies.”

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Borlaug et al. (2023) studied Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Surgical pericardiotomy was evaluated. Surgical pericardiotomy was investigated as a treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, but no abstract text or results were provided.

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