Prediction of elevated left ventricular filling pressures in patients with preserved ejection fraction using longitudinal deformation indices of the left ventricle

Conclusion
When compared with conventional echocardiographic parameters, other longitudinal strain, and SR indices, SRIVRT independently predicted LVEDP in conjunction with log diastolic blood pressure. We suggest that SRIVRT is a valuable parameter to evaluate diastolic function in patients with preserved EF.

Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - September 15, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hatipoğlu, S., Ozdemir, N., Babur Guler, G., Bakal, R. B., Gecmen, C., Candan, O., Doğan, C., Unkun, T. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research