Diastolic Dysfunction News Today

Researchers delve into endocrine causes of hypertension (HTN), revealing key culprits like primary aldosteronism and Cushing's syndrome. The study also evaluates the efficacy of various treatments, offering valuable insights for tackling this widespread health issue.

Study investigated the associations between abnormal left ventricular diastolic function (ALVDF) and ambient air pollution.

Arterial stiffness is a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents, according to a new follow-up study.

Finland: Increased blood pressure or hypertension can cause premature cardiac damage during adolescence, worsened by young adulthood, is the conclusion drawn from a recent study published in the...

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have discovered a new mechanism for slowing scarring of heart tissue -; a process known as cardiac fibrosis.

In a new study, researchers assessed the cardiac function in patients experiencing severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The Skeptical Cardiologist highlights the confusion in 'diastology'

Researchers receive $1,894,271 grant to address new drug targets for diastolic dysfunction After the left ventricle of the heart contracts, it must relax efficiently to prepare to refill and supply the body with blood on the next beat. An increasing number of patients -- including nearly all patients with heart failure -- suffer from impaired relaxation, which is part of a clinical syndrome known as diastolic dysfunction. Currently, treatments for impaired relaxation do not exist. A team of Way...