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%).

Because life expectancy and the prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes are rising globally, heart failure (HF) is growing into a major health problem. Impairment of ...

Heart failure can lead to severe complications, such as heart attack and cardiac arrest. CHF can be systolic or diastolic, depending on whether it affects the heart’s ability to contract or relax.

People who have early signs of heart problems may also have changes in brain health that can be early signs of dementia, such ...

Diastolic dysfunction is a heart condition that happens when there is a “stiffening” of the major pumping chambers of the ...

Subclinical cardiac dysfunction is associated with brain imaging markers of neurodegeneration, according to a study published ...

“Impulse Dynamics has established leadership and commitment to significantly changing the treatment options available for HF patients,” said Jason Spees, CEO of Impulse Dynamics. “The expanded ...

In the meantime, if you’re under 50 and have a higher diastolic number, don’t ignore it just because your systolic number ...

Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc., (Nasdaq: EWTX), a leading muscle disease biopharmaceutical company, today announced positive top ...

Marlton, NJ, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impulse Dynamics plc, a global medical device company dedicated to improving the lives of people with heart failure (HF), is proud to announce that ...

In Europe, the OPTIMIZER Smart Mini system is indicated for use in patients who are older than 18 years of age with symptomatic heart failure due to systolic and diastolic left ventricular ...