Left Ventricular Diastolic Dimension

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    Bill Willis
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Left ventricular diastolic dimension (LVDD) is measured by echocardiogram and reflects both the size of the heart and function of the left ventricle. Increased LVDD is associated with reduced heart function and increased risk for heart failure and cardiovascular disease.

    1,332 participants in 4 trials

    Examine Database: Left Ventricular Diastolic Dimension

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    Examine Database References

    1. Sauna - Miyata M, Kihara T, Kubozono T, Ikeda Y, Shinsato T, Izumi T, Matsuzaki M, Yamaguchi T, Kasanuki H, Daida H, Nagayama M, Nishigami K, Hirata K, Kihara K, Tei CBeneficial effects of Waon therapy on patients with chronic heart failure: results of a prospective multicenter study.J Cardiol.(2008-Oct)
    2. Sauna - Kihara T, Biro S, Ikeda Y, Fukudome T, Shinsato T, Masuda A, Miyata M, Hamasaki S, Otsuji Y, Minagoe S, Akiba S, Tei CEffects of repeated sauna treatment on ventricular arrhythmias in patients with chronic heart failure.Circ J.(2004-Dec)
    3. Vitamin D - Chen X, Zhao W, Zhao Y, Ma J, Bu H, Zhao YVitamin D on Cardiac Function in Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 10 RCTs.Rev Cardiovasc Med.(2023 Nov 1)
    4. D-Ribose - Omran H, Illien S, MacCarter D, St Cyr J, Lüderitz BD-Ribose improves diastolic function and quality of life in congestive heart failure patients: a prospective feasibility studyEur J Heart Fail.(2003 Oct)