2016•International journal of pediatricsRequires access
Progress of diastolic heart failure in Children
Wangguo Xu, Huichao Sun
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Abstract
It is recognized that the increasing prevalence of diastolic heart failure in adults has significantly worsen the quality of life and shorten lifespan.However, the assessment and diagnostic criterion of diastolic heart failure in children is controversial.The diagnosis and treatment of DHF are mainly based on small samples of clinical research and clinical experience.There is no effective treatment plan of diastolic heart failure from evidence-based medicine.In this article, we review the progress of diastolic heart failure in children in aspects of its pathological mechanism, clinical manifestations, function evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
Key words:
Diastolic heart failure; Pathological mechanism; Diagnosis; Therapy