Hi Doctor, My mother (age: 53) has undergone master health checkup. In the echocardiography report, they have mentioned that GRADE I DIASTOLIC DYSFUNCTION Abnormality. I need to know if this abnormality leads to major block. Suggest me the major symptoms, defects and what are the ways to prevent this defect. Waiting for your reply as soon as possible.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician33yrs exp

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The major causes of diastolic dysfunction are chronic high blood pressure, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, coronary artery disease, restrictive cardiomyopathy, and aging. Diastolic dysfunction itself often produces no symptoms unless it progresses to the point of causing diastolic heart failure.This is the mildest form of diastolic heart failure and is referred to as an abnormal relaxation pattern. Patients are usually asymptomatic. Grade II ? This diastolic dysfunction is characterized by increased filling pressure in the atrium and is considered to be moderate stage disease 

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