Question 1

what is diastolic dysfunction ?

Accepted Answer

Stiff heart muscle: The heart muscle is scarred and stiff, so it doesn't relax well in between beats.

Question 2

is diastolic dysfunction reversible?

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No: Sadly, we have no drugs that reverse it. The best you can do it keep your BP well controlled as that is the most common cause.

Question 3

what exactly is diastolic dysfunction?

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Diastolic dysfunctio: Good question....The heart in diastole relaxes and the fibers stretch out as the heart fills. When there is diastolic dysfunction the heart doesn't relax normally and it takes higher pressures to stretch out the fibers to where they can efficiently shorten for systole. This is somewhat oversimplified but hopefully gives you the general idea.....

Question 4

is grade 1 diastolic dysfunction something to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Diastolic dysfunctio: Good question....The heart in diastole relaxes and the fibers stretch out as the heart fills. When there is diastolic dysfunction the heart doesn't relax normally and it takes higher pressures to stretch out the fibers to where they can efficiently shorten for systole. This is somewhat oversimplified but hopefully gives you the general idea..... Grade 1 is mild diastolic dysfunction.

Question 5

what are some concerns for grade 1a diastolic dysfunction? how is it treated?

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Treat blood pressure: Best advice i can give is to invest in a blood pressure machine and keep a daily bp journal.  If the readings are normal then you dont have anything to worry about and dont require treatment. If bp is elevated. Then most important is to be mindful of sodium and keep it below 2000mg a day and eat plenty of vegetables and fruits.

Question 6

is there a difference in  lv diastolic dysfunction and mild
lv diastolic dysfunction ?
what are the stages and does it always progress?

Accepted Answer

LVDD grading subject: The subjective scale of diastolic dysfunction: absent - mild - moderate - severe. Diastolic dysfunction is usually related to "stiffness" of the heart, which in turn, is attributed to the pressure of the blood flowing back to the heart that it has to deal with (diastolic blood pressure &amp; pulmonary artery pressure). Depending on condition, the right medication can keep it from progressing. TTYD.

Question 7

can myocarditis cause diastolic dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Myocarditis or inflammation of the heart muscle can lead to muscle damage and scaring, reducing its function. The label can be applied to conditions that are very mild and transient with no significant long term effect or major and life threatening.

Question 8

what is type 1 diastolic dysfunction? is it treatable?

Accepted Answer

Diastolic dysfunctio: read this for lots more than you probably want to know:

http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/105/11/1387.full

Question 9

what is advanced diastolic dysfunction with pseudonormal transmitral flow?

Accepted Answer

Stiff Heart: Diastolic dysfunction, which means impaired relaxing or filling ability of the heart, was seen on your study. It's graded 1-4, with 4 being most severe. You have grade 2. It's usu caused by high blood pressure; other more rare things too. Symptoms range from mild shortness of breath to full blown heart failure or (for many) nothing at all. Use it as a wake up call to take care of yourself!

Question 10

help docs, is grade 1 diastolic dysfunction something to be worried about?

Accepted Answer

No: It's a sign of normal aging and very common. Be sure your BP is controlled.

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