Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
Last week, we discussed change in transmitral filling patterns as the severity of diastolic dysfunction progresses. When we evaluate for diastolic dysfunction, our goal is to determine:
Grade of diastolic dysfunction
Presence or absence of elevated filling pressures
Determining LV...
Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
Let's discuss the transmitral filling patterns as the severity of diastolic dysfunction progresses. The transmitral pressure gradients are reflective upon the E & A-wave velocities. The waveforms are influenced by the ability of the ventricle to relax and the compliance of the LA to generate a...