Abstract
Left ventricular diastolic function plays an important role in determining left ventricular filling and stroke volume. Abnormal diastolic function has been recognized in many cardiovascular diseases and is associated with worse outcomes, including total mortality and hospitalizations due to heart failure. Using echocardiography, it is possible to diagnose the presence of diastolic dysfunction and the pathophysiologic mechanisms involved as they affect left ventricular and left atrial structure and function. This review addresses the role of echocardiography in understanding the pathophysiology of diastolic dysfunction, its diagnosis, and utility in predicting outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 228-244 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 Pt 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- Doppler
- diastole
- echocardiography
- filling pressure
- left atrium
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Heart Failure/diagnostic imaging
- Prognosis
- Diastole
- Ventricular Function, Left
- Humans
- Risk Factors
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/diagnostic imaging
- Disease Progression
- Echocardiography, Doppler
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging