Interstudy heterogeneity of definitions of diastolic dysfunction severely affects reported prevalence

Conclusion
A substantial heterogeneity of definitions of DDF was evident among the studies reviewed, and the different definitions had a substantial impact on the reported prevalence of DDF.

Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - July 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Selmeryd, J., Henriksen, E., Leppert, J., Hedberg, P. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research