Hello @sammysky and welcome to Mayo Connect. I am glad that you joined the discussion on diastolic heart failure.

This term, heart failure, can certainly sound frightening, I know. However, there are different levels of heart failure, many are not so bad. I would encourage you to read this article from the American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/what-is-heart-failure/types-of-heart-failure

Here is the introduction to the article:

"Left-sided heart failure
The heart's pumping action moves oxygen-rich blood as it travels from the lungs to the left atrium, then on to the left ventricle, which pumps it to the rest of the body. The left ventricle supplies most of the heart's pumping power, so it's larger than the other chambers and essential for normal function. In left-sided or left ventricular (LV) heart failure, the left side of the heart must work harder to pump the same amount of blood.

There are two types of left-sided heart failure. Drug treatments are different for the two types.

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), also called systolic failure: The left ventricle loses its ability to contract normally. The heart can't pump with enough force to push enough blood into circulation.
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), also called diastolic failure (or diastolic dysfunction): The left ventricle loses its ability to relax normally (because the muscle has become stiff). The heart can't properly fill with blood during the resting period between each beat."

As you can see, from the article, the ejection fraction is also an important piece of information. Please take a look at a copy of your last Echo or other heart exam and see if you can find this number.

Another important factor is to think about the kind of symptoms you are having. Do you have swelling of the feet, hands? Any shortness of breath? Has the doctor prescribed any meds to deal with your symptoms?

I have had diastolic dysfunction for many years, so this diagnosis is something that you can live with for many years. It is important to adopt a heart-friendly lifestyle that includes a healthy diet and exercise.

I look forward to you posting again and hearing how you are doing.

@sammysky When did you have your by pass? I had a triple by pass in 1996 up till now Ive been fine but just started feeling some discomfort but Now have a touchy stomach so don't know which it is I did view what Theresa sent ,informative.