Clinical & Experimental Cardiology
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Department of cardiology, Amrita school of Medicine, Amrita institute of medical sciences & research Centre Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, kochi, kerala, India

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• Research Article   
  
  Author(s): Sharad Masudi, Anugrah Nair* and Saritha Shekar
  
  Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) associated with left ventricular systolic dysfunction is a condition related to poor prognosis. There is a lack of robust evidence in many aspects related to this condition, from definition to treatment. Significant left ventricular systolic dysfunction is defined as an LVEF less than 40%. There is no simple measure of diastolic function. CHF due to diastolic dysfunction may be so common in the elderly because aging itself results in a stiff, poorly relaxing left ventricle. Disease processes add to these aging effects. If you have systolic heart failure, you can have: Shortness of breath. Tiredness, weakness, swelling in feet, ankles, legs, or abdomen, common prescriptions for left ventricular dysfunction are: Diuretics or water pills: Treats swelling of feet and abdomen. Beta-blockers: Slows heart rate and regulates blood pressure. A.. View More»
  

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