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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Top treatments taken by people for diastolic dysfunction*
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Who has diastolic dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 20 | |
| 50s | 33 | |
| 60s | 29 | |
| 70+ | 30 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 96 |
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