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Suggest Ways To Improve Heart Muscle While Having Diastolic Dysfunction
I have been diagnosed with Diastolic dysfunction. It was found due to a irregular heartbeat. The echo found +2 mitral valve regurge. I went to a pulmonologist first and have no issues there. I had a right heart cath done and that is when the diagnosis was determined. I am asymptomatic (no sob, no cp, nothing). I have NIDDM, 53 years of age and overweight (5 7 , 199 lbs). I am excercising and eating better (down from 210 at Christmas). I have been tested and confirmed for very mild sleep apnea. I am trying to use a CPAP but without much luck. I am looking for alternatives to improve my heart muscle. I am on Lisinipril.
Mon, 3 Jun 2019
Hello,
There is nothing to improve your heart dysfunction, but your lifestyle is almost very good, keep on a healthy diet with regular exercise, and stay away from drinking alcohol.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
There is nothing to improve your heart dysfunction, but your lifestyle is almost very good, keep on a healthy diet with regular exercise, and stay away from drinking alcohol.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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