Diastolic Dysfunction as simplified in previous post – Explaining Diastolic dysfunction in simple terms, is a heart condition when diastole part is not functioning properly.
Before treatment, it must be accurately diagnosed since it has similar symptoms as Systolic Heart Failure.
Treatment – first means a change of lifestyle & medicine (some doctors call it Cardiac Rehab), or an invasive option which is surgery to replace a damaged heart valve. And the following managements should be prescribed and supervised by your cardiologist.
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strict control of hypertension
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aggressive treatment of coronary artery disease
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use of diuretics to control pulmonary congestion
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use of vasodilators to make blood vessels open up, increasing in the size of the blood vessels allows more blood to flow through. This lowers the blood pressure and lessens the workload of the heart
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use of beta blocker or calcium channel blocker to relax the heart muscle
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or an ACE inhibitor to relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Helps the heart to pump more blood out to the body.
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strict water and salt restriction to prevent congestion
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weight control
How to take care of a family with Diastolic Dysfunction?
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let them rest, shorten their working hours if possible
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help reduce stress – anxiety and anger can increase heart rate and blood pressure. A relaxing and calm environment will help promote a stable heart rate and blood pressure
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monitor their blood pressure and heart rate regularly
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help them limit their salt intake
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remind/give them their medicines on time
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assist them to manage their weight and watch out for sudden weight gain that may be a sign of congestion
God bless your heart,
mitch.e
Medical References & Further Readings:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21861070
https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/diastolic-dysfunction/
https://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/library/adult_health/car_diastolic_dysfunction/
https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/9/1/29/465857
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