Diastolic Dysfunction??
Ok freaking out here! I had an echocardiogram last Tues. I've been waiting for results and I called the dr's office today asking for someone to call me back. My doctor called me back after hours wbecause he's just great that way and because I had other concerns that I needed answers about. First he told me they got the echocardiogram back and it shows that I have a slightly enlarged heart. I asked what that means and he tells me that it's mild diastolic dysfunction. What does that mean? The heart normally beats, then rests, beats, then rests. Supposedly my heart doesn't seem to be resting enough. Well what the hell does this mean? How dangerous is it? Can it be cured/fixed? How? Should I see a cardiologist? Will this be a reason to not be cleared for surgery? Any info anyone has would be great. Thanks!
Don't know about it stopping surgery but, I also have the same thing. I was dignosed about 6 years ago after my blood pressure suddenly shot up and stayed up for no explainable reason.
My cardiologist said that weight does have a bearing on the Diastolic Dysfunction becuse the heart is working overtime so to speak. After getting a 2nd opinion I was told weight loss is the best "help" for the heart and that with the weight loss, medication to lower my blood pressure and exercise I should have no problems living with it.
I hope that helps. Best of luck.
My cardiologist said that weight does have a bearing on the Diastolic Dysfunction becuse the heart is working overtime so to speak. After getting a 2nd opinion I was told weight loss is the best "help" for the heart and that with the weight loss, medication to lower my blood pressure and exercise I should have no problems living with it.
I hope that helps. Best of luck.
Diastole is when the heart fills after pumping (systole). Your heart doesn't technically rest. When the heart does not fill properly, it has to work harder to pump enough blood to all the areas of the body. Eventually as any muscle that has to work hard, will enlarge, and without proper medical treatment will worsen over time. Do you have high blood pressure? If you do, many meds for this should help your heart beat more efficiently, but a trip to a cardiologist will help you understand this, and he/she should initiate appropriate treatment, and help you get cleared for surgery which should help your diastolic dysfunction as well.
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