It is a common perception that approximately 50% of heart failure (HF) patients present with a normal or near-normal left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction ("HF with preserved systolic function"), ...

Diastolic heart failure is common in the elderly, particularly women. Previous studies on the value of brain natriuretic peptide in diastolic dysfunction have been largely limited to male subjects.

Several lifestyle changes, medications, and alternative therapies can help you lower your diastolic blood pressure and reduce your risk of complications. Having a high diastolic blood pressure, ...