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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Reduced systolic function
  1. Natriuretic Peptide Tests (BNP, NT-proBNP): MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... tool to differentiate between patients with normal and reduced left ventricular systolic function. Heart. [Internet]. 2003 Feb [cited 2023 Apr 25]; ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../natriuretic-peptide-tests-bnp-nt-probnp - Medical Tests
  2. Heart failure 
    ... muscle cannot contract very well. This is called systolic heart failure, or heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Your heart muscle is stiff ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000158.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Heart failure - tests 
    ... test to: Identify which type of heart failure (systolic, diastolic, valvular) Monitor your heart failure and guide your treatment Heart failure can be diagnosed if the echocardiogram shows that the pumping function of the heart is too low. This is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000366.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Breaking new ground: NIH research highlights | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... found that seniors who aimed for a target systolic blood pressure level lower than commonly recommended (less than 120 mm Hg compared to less than 140 mm Hg) had a reduced risk of heart disease and death. The findings ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...w-ground-nih-research-highlights - MedlinePlus Magazine
  5. H20 for healthy aging | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... The study found links between good hydration and reduced risk of chronic diseases, including heart failure, diabetes, dementia, and more. Discover how dehydration impacts your body and signs you might be dehydrated and get tips for staying hydrated.
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/h20-for-healthy-aging - MedlinePlus Magazine
  6. Hypertension 
    ... reading is the pressure when the heart pumps (systolic blood pressure), and the bottom number is the ... oxygen to the heart and other organs is reduced. Damage to the heart caused by the extra ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/hypertension - Genetics
  7. Is High Blood Pressure Affecting Your Health? 
    ... Your blood pressure is reported as two numbers: systolic over diastolic blood pressure. If either number is ... narrow, so blood can't flow as freely. Reduced blood flow can increase the risk of heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000468_38.htm - Medical Encyclopedia