The Valsalva maneuver (“bearing down”) is done by exhaling forcefully with the airway closed, resulting in increased abdominal pressure ... to the heart and blood return to the left ventricle.

Fortunately, some effective ways exist to relieve this pressure and get back to feeling normal. Here’s how ... and equalize pressure. 2. The Valsalva maneuver: This classic trick is often ...

Involves forceful exhalation and can test cardiac and autonomic nervous function. The normal response occurs ... the changes in cardiac output and blood pressure. Any deviation from this pattern ...

Diastolic dysfunction occurs when the left ventricular myocardium is non-compliant and not able to accept blood return in a normal ... Valsalva. Diuresis can frequently reduce the left atrial ...