Question 1

i had 2 echo done days apart. one says ef 50-55 with diastolic dysfunction grade 2 and the 2nd says ef 60-65 with diastolic dysfunction grade 1. how can you get two different diagnostics only two days apart?

Accepted Answer

: Did the same people do&amp; interpret the 2 studies? I  would attribute these  differences to the eyeballing and the inherent measurement variability by the interpreters. Also acoustical quality may vary depending upon the ultrasonographer's or technician's experience &amp; ability. I don't place much significance in grade 1 DD by echocardiography.

Question 2

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 3

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.

Question 4

is grade 1 diastolic dysfunction a major problem? is there any way to prevent it from progressing to further grades ?

Accepted Answer

Stay hydrated: Stay hydrated so your heart fills in with blood. Make sure your heart rate doesn't go high.  Pericardial disease, past or current, may contribute.  If you are able to identify cause, than treat

Question 5

hypertrophied septum with grade 1 diastolic dysfunction-what is the implication?

Accepted Answer

Take care: That does not necessarily mean anything grave at present but that depends on how much the septum is hypertrophied compared to the other walls.  At any rate it should be followed regularly with echo probably every 12 months and your blood pressure should be kept in very good control at all times.

Question 6

echocardiogram results say i have grade 1 diastolic dysfunction. everything else was normal. no regurg and ef 65%. should i be worried? i am 53!

Accepted Answer

NO: Basically a normal functioning heart; however, the diastolic dysfunction does not seem to be interfering with the pumping action of the heart.

Question 7

holter monitor 14 hours - 14767 pvcs, 850 psvcs ,4 supraventricular tachycardia longest 13 beats fastest 159bpm. echo, treat mill stress test only problem found was grade 1 diastolic dysfunction, dr. put me on beta blockers. what does all this mean?

Accepted Answer

: It means you are having lots of extra beats that are not all the same.

Diastolic dysfunction usually means your heart is not relaxing fast enough during diastole. This is most likely related to a stiff ventricle from long standing high blood pressure.  If you have EVER had a low blood potassium ask to be tested for primary Aldosteronism AKA Conn’s Syndrome.

Question 8

best treatment and home remedy for diastolic dysfunction grade 1?

Accepted Answer

Heart failure: Diastolic dysfunction is a type of heart failure, you  need to be monitored by a cardiologist on a regular basis, important to distinguish systolic from diastolic, watch for symptoms, increase shortness of breath, leg swelling, etc, Weight loss, quitting smoking,  dietary changes (less salt intake, fat, etc), exercise, reducing alcohol, may all help.

Question 9

diastolic dysfunction grade 1. low blood pressure. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

There is no real: concern with these findings. I am certain your Cardiologist is following you for your ASD closure and mitral insufficiency. Follow his/her advice. Nothing additional is required at this point in time.

Question 10

is diastolic dysfunction grade 1 with mild concentric lvh can be reversed? if so, how?
note that the high blood pressure is well controlled

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the cause. Although high blood pressure is a cause of diastolic dysfunction, it isn't the only cause. There are many medications than can help, many of which are considered "blood pressure" medication but can also be used as a second indication to treat what we call, "ventricular remodeling." Hope this helps

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I had 2 echo done days apart. one says ef 50-55 with diastolic dysfunction grade 2 and the 2nd says ef 60-65 with diastolic dysfunction grade 1. how can you get two different diagnostics only two days apart?

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Is grade 1 diastolic dysfunction something to worry about?

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

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Is grade 1 diastolic dysfunction a major problem? is there any way to prevent it from progressing to further grades ?

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Hypertrophied septum with grade 1 diastolic dysfunction-what is the implication?

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Echocardiogram results say i have grade 1 diastolic dysfunction. everything else was normal. no regurg and ef 65%. should i be worried? i am 53!

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Holter monitor 14 hours - 14767 pvcs, 850 psvcs ,4 supraventricular tachycardia longest 13 beats fastest 159bpm. echo, treat mill stress test only problem found was grade 1 diastolic dysfunction, dr. put me on beta blockers. what does all this mean?

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Best treatment and home remedy for diastolic dysfunction grade 1?

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Diastolic dysfunction grade 1. low blood pressure. should i be worried?

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Is diastolic dysfunction grade 1 with mild concentric lvh can be reversed? if so, how? note that the high blood pressure is well controlled

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