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*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 19 | |
| 50s | 34 | |
| 60s | 31 | |
| 70+ | 26 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 23 | |
| Female | 96 |