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My Echo Showed I Have Dystolic Dysfunction 1 I Have
Question: My echo showed I have dystolic dysfunction 1 I have a slight mitral valve prolapse as well.. what can I do to improve this?? Is it dangerous? My blood pressure seems to be normal most of the time but I have anxiety so my blood pressure goes up when I am stressed but most of the time it is good.. when I take bp pills my blood pressure will bottom out to 95/55.. what should I do to improve this condition thanks does stress bring it on?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on Ask a Doctor service!
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that a slight mitral valve prolaps and diastolic dysfunction grade I do not indicate any serious heart condition.
I agree with you that anxiety and straining physical activity can exacerbate the situation.
For this reason, I would recommend reducing caffeine intake, avoiding straining physical activity and closely monitor your blood pressure values.
A betablocker (propranolol or metoprolol) at low doses can help improve your situation and also improve anxiety, without affecting your blood pressure values.
I would also recommend practicing aerobics or Yoga, which can help manage better your anxiety.
Consulting with a specialist of the field (psychotherapy, psychiatrist) can help you manage your anxiety better too.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on Ask a Doctor service!
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that a slight mitral valve prolaps and diastolic dysfunction grade I do not indicate any serious heart condition.
I agree with you that anxiety and straining physical activity can exacerbate the situation.
For this reason, I would recommend reducing caffeine intake, avoiding straining physical activity and closely monitor your blood pressure values.
A betablocker (propranolol or metoprolol) at low doses can help improve your situation and also improve anxiety, without affecting your blood pressure values.
I would also recommend practicing aerobics or Yoga, which can help manage better your anxiety.
Consulting with a specialist of the field (psychotherapy, psychiatrist) can help you manage your anxiety better too.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do you see diastolic dysfunction very much?? Does it usually get worse over time?? Thanks so much!!
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
This is a very common finding in many patients, which have no clinical symptoms and perform a routine cardiac ultrasound.
Diastolic dysfunction grade I does not have any clinical significance.
Anyway, you should know that it is usually a progressive disorder, which depends on the patients lifestyle and risk factors like hypertension.
For this reason, I would just recommend trying to maintain your blood pressure under control and follow a healthy lifestyle (Mediterranean diet, low salt and caffeine intake, perform a lot of physical activity, avoid smoking or alcohol intake).
Hope to have clarified some of your uncertainties!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
This is a very common finding in many patients, which have no clinical symptoms and perform a routine cardiac ultrasound.
Diastolic dysfunction grade I does not have any clinical significance.
Anyway, you should know that it is usually a progressive disorder, which depends on the patients lifestyle and risk factors like hypertension.
For this reason, I would just recommend trying to maintain your blood pressure under control and follow a healthy lifestyle (Mediterranean diet, low salt and caffeine intake, perform a lot of physical activity, avoid smoking or alcohol intake).
Hope to have clarified some of your uncertainties!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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