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Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS

Understanding the Basics: Physiology of Diastole

We are breaking down the basics of diastolic dysfunction into easy to understand blogs! Last week we discussed the topic of diastole and the 4 stages that occur during this phase within the cardiac cycle. If you missed it, you can read it here! This week, we are going to go a step further and...
Understanding the Basics: Physiology of Diastole
Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS

Understanding Diastole

In the past weeks we had guest writer, Michael Owen, share how to assess diastolic dysfunction.  He broke down the algorithm that ASE uses to evaluate the presence of dysfunction.  The full ASE article is long and intense.  Michael did a great job at simplifying the evaluation process.  While...
Understanding Diastole
Written by Michael Owen RDCS, RVT

Mastering Diastology: Part 5

Moderate to Severe Mitral Regurgitation There are elevated filling pressures if any of the following are true: Pulmonary venous AR duration minus mitral A-wave duration > 30 msec IVRT < 60 msec Average E/e' > 14 (only in patients with reduced EF) IVRT/T E-e' < 5.6 (only...
Written by Michael Owen RDCS, RVT

Mastering Diastology: Part 4

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy There are elevated filling pressures if any of the following are true: Average E/e' > 14 Pulmonary venous AR duration minus mitral A-duration > 30 msec TR Peak Velocity > 2.8 m/s LA  Volume Index > 34 mL/m² If average E/e' is unobtainable...
Written by Michael Owen RDCS, RVT

Mastering Diastology: Part 3

Guest Writer: Michael Owen For the past 2 weeks, we have discussed two algorithms used for determining the presence & grade of diastolic function. If you missed out or want to review them, you can find them here: Correct Techniques to Acquire Diastology Measurements  Mastering...
Mastering Diastology: Part 3

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