- Female
- 25 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've been having some chest pain and got an echo done, and the report mentioned "normal diastolic dysfunction." I'm trying to understand what this means. Should I be worried about it being serious, or is it something normal? I'm a bit anxious about what this report could imply. Could you help clarify this for me?
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See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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