What does severe LV systolic dysfunction mean?
What does severe LV systolic dysfunction mean? Acute left ventricular systolic dysfunction occurs due to myocardial ischemia, acute infarction, myocardial stunning, drugs (e.g., β blockers), or systemic inflammation. Some degree of myocardial stunning occurs in all patients after cardiac surgery. What are the symptoms of systolic heart failure? If you have systolic heart failure, you can have:Shortness of breath.Tiredness, weakness.Swelling in feet, ankles, legs, or abdomen.Lasting cough or wheezing.Fast or irregular heartbeat.Dizziness.Confusion.More need to pee at night. How long can you live with LV dysfunction? Generally, 50% of patients with left ventricular dysfunction go one to live beyond 5 years...