diastolic dysfunction and low blood pressure?

[annnie33]

Hi,

I'm new here and somewhat lost.  I had an echo about a month ago which showed stiffening of the walls of my heart and indicated that I had diastolic dysfunction.  The Dr said it is usually associated w/hypertension...I actually have low bp.  My Dr also indicated that they wouldn't be able to treat my condition because the drugs they would give me would lower my bp too much.  I am a reasonably healthy 40 yr old, though I have had 3 difficult pregnancies in the last 6 yrs and have put on some extra weight.  Before children I was of a normal weight, active and healthy.

Anyone else have dd and low blood pressure?  I've been reading about morbidity and mortality rates and I am more than a little scared.  I have an appt w/a cardiologist this coming week.  What kinds of questions should I be asking?

Thank you in advance for ANY input!

[anacyde]

Did he mention the degree of diastolic dysfunction or a possible cause?  I had mild "stiffening" of my heart after my first child was born, and it resolved within less than a year.  Diastolic dysfunction is typically more a result of a condition than a condition from my understanding.

[Glasscrafter]

I have left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and my BP is typically 110/68. I am having a right heart cath in June to check the pressures for pulmonary hypertension. My doctor is hoping I respond to CCBs so I'm surprised they aren't treating yours.