Award
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs RX-20-006
Mechanisms of Impaired Skeletal Muscle Blood Flow and Exercise Intolerance in Veterans with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Efficacy of Knee Extensor Training
Recipient
IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER
Awarded
November 21, 2025
Identifier
RX-20-006
Research grant awarded to study impaired skeletal muscle blood flow and exercise intolerance in Veterans with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, focusing on knee extensor training efficacy.
Description
This is a research grant opportunity focusing on neurovascular and exercise physiology in Veterans with HFpEF, with a focus on peripheral vascular control mechanisms and exercise training interventions. The project is funded by the Veterans Affairs and involves the Iowa City VA Medical Center. The project aims to improve understanding of HFpEF pathophysiology and develop exercise-based rehabilitation strategies.