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Diastolic Dysfunction

There are two components involved in the pumping action of the heart - systole and diastole. When there is an abnormality in the diastolic action, it is called diastolic dysfunction. Here, the ventricles do not relax sufficiently. Hence, blood does not fill in certain heart chambers and instead builds up in other parts of the body. It may lead to heart failure.

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What is the significance of high deceleration time in echocardiogram?

Query: Hi doctor, I recently had an echocardiogram. The results were normal, but the deceleration time is 439 ms. My doctor did not say anything about it while reviewing the results. But, I have subsequently learned that it is very prolonged. What should I do now?  Read Full »

Dr. Danej Mangesh Baliram

Dr. Danej Mangesh Baliram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It suggests grade 1 diastolic dysfunction. It is explainable by your obesity as evident from BMI - body mass index mentioned.   Read Full »

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