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What it is left ventricular diastolic dysfunction? how bad it's for the heart?
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Variable...: Diastolic dysfunction means the heart muscle is a little bit "stiff", doesn't relax the way it should. Systolic, or pumping ability is usually not affected. Usually due to underlying hypertension, due to Insulin Resistance. Depending on the severity, can cause shortness of breath with exertion or even at rest. Treatments is beta blockers or Ca++ channel blockers like Verapamil or Diltiazem.
Answered 9/10/2018
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