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Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
1 Describe diastolic dysfunction. Diastolic dysfunction (DD) is defined as increased viscoelastic chamber stiffness, impaired ventricular relaxation, or a combination of both. Decline in left ventricular (LV) compliance occurs with aging and may be accelerated by conditions such as hypertension,…