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What Diastolic Dysfunction Feels Like

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jul 18 6:16am | Replies (6)

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Hi carlcumer
Everything you're describing sounds typical for diastolic dysfunction with HFpEF and pulmonary hypertension. I share your symptoms and discomfort. Right now I am struggling to get my BP under control with 100mg of Losartan. So far, it doesn't seem to be effective after 3 weeks but I have read that it takes about 6 weeks to reach optimum effect. Also on Jardiance for the heart failure but also too soon to know if that will work because it's only been a month.
A woman on this thread had a surgical procedure as part of a study. It's called the pericardial cut and she says she's feels so much better after the procedure. I have written to the company that makes the surgical catheter used in the operation to see if they know when it will be available for everyone. If I hear anything, I will post it here.
Meanwhile, don't push yourself. Rest. Keep your fingers crossed.

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@bch72 @marcwall I am probably the person you are talking about except I’m not a woman. The PERICUT device is the catheter you mentioned. The initial in human use trial is still underway and enrollment in the study is still open if you are interested. Until the device is approved by the FDA it won’t available except through the study. Information including eligibility and disqualifying issues and a contact number can be found at the link below.
https://www.mayo.edu/research/clinical-trials/cls-20575995