Dr. Peter Alagona answers the question: 'Systolic vs. Diastolic Heart Failure?' — -- Question: What is the difference between systolic heart failure and diastolic heart failure? Answer: The heart ...

Diastolic heart failure is defined clinically when signs and symptoms of heart failure are present in the presence of preserved left ventricular systolic function (ejection fraction >45%). The ...

A follow-up of participants in a heart function study finds that the prevalence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (left ventricular filling [with blood] is abnormal and is accompanied by ...

Blood pressure readings are a standard part of even the most basic health checks. Now some researchers are suggesting that clinicians should change how they view diastolic blood pressure readings.

Individuals with diastolic blood pressure under 70 mm Hg coupled with an elevated systolic blood pressure may have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke than indicated by the systolic blood ...

Dr. Clyde Yancy answers the question: 'Importance Of Blood Pressure Numbers?' — -- Question: Is the top (systolic) or the bottom (diastolic) blood pressure more important? Answer: One of the big ...

Normal BP is typically less than 120/80 mm Hg. Both high (hypertension) and low (hypotension) pressure can cause health ...

The objectives and the potential therapeutic approaches for primary diastolic heart failure are outlined in Table 7. Most patients present with symptoms related to pulmonary and systemic venous ...