What is "abnormal diastolic compliance" in echo report? - #10811
What is abnormal diastolic compliance in echo report? please explain in detail. Also what can be the cure or medical treatment? Is it dangerous or no need to worry? Any othe complicationsthat can lead to this?
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Hello dear Please be aware See diastolic compliance refers to improper filling of ventricles during blood circulation in diastolic phase. In simple way it refers to improper circulation when the heart is relaxing. Yes it is abnormal since there can be chances of heart failure or ventricular a fibrillation leading to even death also in advanced cases. I suggest you to please get following tests done and share reports with cardiologist for immediate relief and improvement Serum troponin Serum LDH Serum ckm ECG repeat
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Abnormal diastolic compliance → Heart muscle is stiff or slow to relax, making it harder to fill with blood during diastole.
It’s a form of heart muscle dysfunction where the left ventricle has difficulty relaxing and filling, even if pumping (systolic function) is normal.
Commonly seen in:
High blood pressure Diabetes Obesity Aging Fatty liver/Metabolic syndrome (like in your case)
Grade I: Impaired relaxation (mild, often no symptoms)
Grade II: Pseudonormal filling (moderate; might have symptoms)
Grade III/IV: Restrictive filling (severe; leads to heart failure symptoms)
What You Should Do Next: Check if your echo report mentions grade or E/e’ ratio
Monitor BP regularly at home
Get lab tests:
Fasting blood sugar, HbA1c Lipid profile Liver function
Ask your doctor if you need:
ECG Stress echo
Abnormal diastolic compliance in an echo report means the heart’s left ventricle is stiff or less flexible, making it harder for it to fill properly with blood during relaxation (diastole). It may indicate diastolic dysfunction, often caused by high blood pressure, diabetes, aging, or heart muscle changes. Consult a cardiologist for further evaluation, as treatment focuses on controlling underlying conditions, and while not always dangerous initially, it can progress to heart failure if unmanaged.
It. usually means your left ventricle is stiffer than normal, making it harder for blood to fill the heart during rest. This may appear on echo as: Impaired relaxation Grade I, II, or III diastolic dysfunction Elevated filling pressures It’s often the first sign of heart function changes, even if pumping (EF) is still normal.
Possible Causes in a 35-Year-Old Like You Hypertension (even mild)- Fatty liver/metabolic syndrome Obesity or insulin resistance Mild coronary artery disease Sleep apnea Long-term sedentary lifestyle Sometimes genetics
Please visit nearby physician.
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