Diastolic heart failure is defined clinically when signs and symptoms of heart failure are present in the presence of preserved left ventricular systolic function (ejection fraction >45%).

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A major clue to the presence of grade II diastolic dysfunction as compared to normal diastolic function ... such as left atrial enlargement, left ventricular hypertrophy or systolic dysfunction.

Evaluation of left ventricular systolic function. Evaluate for presence of pericardial effusion and suggestive findings of cardiac tamponade. Compare right versus left side cardiac chamber sizes.

Systolic dysfunction is when the left ventricle of the heart can't contract ... total brain volume than people with normal systolic function. People with diastolic dysfunction also had a smaller ...