Right-Sided Diastolic Heart Failure

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Published on

July 1, 2025

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Right-Sided Diastolic Heart Failure is a condition where the right side of the heart becomes stiff and cannot fill properly during diastole (the relaxation phase). This leads to blood backing up in the body, especially in the legs, liver, and abdomen. 🫀 What Happens in Diastolic Failure? - The right ventricle becomes stiff or thickened - It cannot relax enough to fill with blood - As a result, fluid builds up in the body instead of moving efficiently through the heart 🔍 Common Causes: - High blood pressure (especially pulmonary hypertension) - Chronic lung diseases (like COPD) - Right-sided valve disorders - Constrictive pericarditis - Left-sided heart failure (leading to right-sided strain) 📉 Symptoms to Watch: - Swelling in legs, ankles, or feet (edema) - Abdominal bloating or discomfort - Fatigue or weakness - Shortness of breath when lying down - Frequent urination at night - Jugular vein distension (visible neck vein)