A member asked:

Slight elevated edp noticed w/ cath (20). ef 50-55. arteries lrge and clear. lbbb. is this heart disease or dysfunction? can't exercise too hard. y?

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Dr. Jesus Yap answered

Both: The problem. Is diastolic dysfunction with preserved ejection fraction which is commonly associated with left ventricular hypertrophy from any cause. Exercise intolerance is a hallmark of this condition as it worsens with increasing heart rate. Clinical conditions associated with this condition include hypertension,diabetes cardiomyopathy ,etc

Answered 11/6/2018

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