- male
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried about my 30-year-old son. He's been diagnosed with grade 1 diastolic dysfunction, and I know his systolic function is at 68. His blood pressure is around 13090, and thankfully, he doesn't have diabetes or thyroid issues. I'm just trying to understand how we can manage or improve his diastolic dysfunction. What can we do for him?
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normal,salt restricted diet and dash diet advised..
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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