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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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Is diastolic dysfunction reversible?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently had an echo done for my heart, and the results are: Nondilated aortic root: sinus of Valsalva 3.5 cm, sinotubular junction 2.4 cm. Ascending aorta not imaged. Normal arch appearance normal flow and proximal descending aorta. Tricuspid, normally functioning aortic valve....  Read Full »

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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nondilated aortic root: Sinus of Valsalva 3.5 cm, sinotubular junction 2.4 cm. Ascending aorta not imaged. Normal arch appearance normal flow and proximal descending aorta. Tricuspid, normally functioning aortic valve. Main pulmonary artery and pulmonary valve appear...  Read Full »

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