What is left ventricular systolic dysfunction?
Left ventricular systolic dysfunction is a condition that often leads to heart failure. It may either be asymptomatic or also have symptoms of heart failure. It is characterized by dilation of the left ventricle and vasoconstriction.
How do members experience left ventricular systolic dysfunction?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with left ventricular systolic dysfunction*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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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 left ventricular systolic dysfunction*
Who has left ventricular systolic dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 24 | |
| 50s | 29 | |
| 60s | 21 | |
| 70+ | 25 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 53 | |
| Female | 60 |