- female
- 82 Years
- 14/08/2025
My 82-year-old parent has been advised to get shoulder surgery but they also have diastolic dysfunction should we be worried about the risks during surgery
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Yes, the presence of diastolic dysfunction in an 82-year-old parent undergoing shoulder surgery warrants a discussion with the surgeon and anesthesiologist about potential risks. Diastolic dysfunction, where the heart's ventricles don't properly relax and fill with blood, can increase the risk of complications during and after surgery, particularly related to cardiac health.
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