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Can I Climb Stairs With Diastolic Dysfunction?

I am male 62. Had CABG in Dec 2008. Recent 2D echo shows mild diastolic dysfunction, LVEF 60%. Other parameters normal. BP less than 110, diabetes controlled with diet and a little medication, taking metolar and rampril. Can climb stairs, slope without problem. Rest HR 75.
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the 2d echo report you have mentioned.
At the age of 62, mild diastolic dysfunction is common finding. You aloo had CABG (Coronary artery bypass grafting). So nothing toh worry about mild diastolic dysfunction.
Your ejection fraction (EF) is 60% which is very good at this age. So your heart pumping is excellent.
So you car definitely climb stairs or slope without any worry or fear.
But please done do it fast and take proper rest after climbing 2-3 stairs.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Can I Climb Stairs With Diastolic Dysfunction?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the 2d echo report you have mentioned. At the age of 62, mild diastolic dysfunction is common finding. You aloo had CABG (Coronary artery bypass grafting). So nothing toh worry about mild diastolic dysfunction. Your ejection fraction (EF) is 60% which is very good at this age. So your heart pumping is excellent. So you car definitely climb stairs or slope without any worry or fear. But please done do it fast and take proper rest after climbing 2-3 stairs. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.