I have CF with normal EF. I'm not sure about the diastolic part.

Hello @anng53

Yes, I understand what you are saying. I also have diastolic dysfunction with a normal ejection fraction. I understand the frustration that you are experiencing. Since my heart does not relax enough after exercise, I tend to feel exhausted, and this discourages me from many forms of exercise. Do you feel the same way?

Here is a link to another Connect discussion on this topic:
--Stiff Heart Diastolic Heart Failure
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stiff-heart-diastolic-heart-failure/
What type of meds, if any, are you taking?

Hi @anng53
I was just diagnosed last month and my next appt isn’t until March 6. I’m 71. I have so many questions and concerns. She didn’t go into what to expect or what the prognosis is. Said we’d go over that at next visit. I’m pretty upset by reading about the condition online. My EF is normal too. But my left ventricle is “stiff” and can’t pump the blood well. I have swelling in my feet & ankles. She started me on Jardiance and the swelling is pretty much gone! I’m just starting out on this journey and feel kind of like it’s all a dream. What’s your experience?