What is chronic diastolic heart failure?
Chronic diastolic heart failure is characterized by a stiffness of the left ventricle, which means the heart doesn't relax and fill with blood normally. Heart failure can lead to symptoms such as trouble breathing, swelling, and feeling tired. Treatment typically includes taking meds for symptoms.
How do members experience chronic diastolic heart failure?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chronic diastolic heart failure*
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Fatigue
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Shortness of breath with exertion
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Nothing reported yet
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Swelling in feet
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Nothing reported yet
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Fluid retention (edema)
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Pain
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*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 chronic diastolic heart failure*
Who has chronic diastolic heart failure on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 10 | |
| 60s | 32 | |
| 70+ | 29 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 18 | |
| Female | 64 |