What is diastolic dysfunction?

Diastolic dysfunction is a condition where there is abnormal pumping performance of the heart. The heart muscle can become stiff, making it difficult for the ventricles (lower chambers) to relax completely. Pressure in the heart rises, and blood can back up into lungs, causing shortness of breath.

How do members experience diastolic dysfunction?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with diastolic dysfunction*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for diastolic dysfunction*

Who has diastolic dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 6
40s 19
50s 39
60s 28
70+ 22

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 22
Female 96