Diastolic dysfunction of the left ventricle. A review of the physiology, causes, diagnosis, treatment and implications.
Diastolic dysfunction of the left ventricle frequently occurs in people with left ventricular hypertrophy and coronary artery disease. It is a common cause of congestive heart failure, especially in the elderly. The mechanism of diastolic dysfunction, its causes, diagnosis and treatment, are reviewed. These are important factors to a Medical Director who must assess the results of non-invasive studies. Alerted by the possibility of diastolic dysfunction, the Medical Director can be more sensitive to other signs and symptoms that may represent early signs of congestive heart failure or ischemia.
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Cologne Life, Stamford, CT 06904-0300, USA.
D000368:Aged; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications; D003971:Diastole / Q000502:physiology; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D017379:Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / Q000150:complications; D007341:Insurance; D018487:Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology