UPDATE! Navigating Diastolic Dysfunction Has Changed — Here’s What You Need to Know

How to Measure and Grade Diastolic Dysfunction using Echocardiography - Diastology - POCUS 101

What is Diastolic Function? Diastolic function means how well the left ventricle relaxes and fills with blood during diastole. If the LV becomes stiff, thick, or can’t relax properly, filling becomes difficult → this is diastolic dysfunction. ⸻ WHY IT IS IMPORTANT • It causes shortness of breath • Leads to HFpEF (Heart Failure with Preserved EF) • Common in elderly, hypertensive, diabetics ⸻ NORMAL DIASTOLE HAS 3 PARTS 1. Isovolumic relaxation 2. Early rapid filling (E wave) 3. Atrial contractio

9 Best Foods to Lower Blood Pressure, According to Cardiologists

Experts Reveal the Surprising Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

The 17 Best Foods to Lower Blood Pressure