Diastology

Question 1

3 ways to assess Diastolic function

Answer 1

– LV and LA inflow patterns(4)
– tissue Doppler at the mitral annulus normal: E’/A’ >1
– IVRT: normal 50 - 100ms

Question 2

E/e’ values

Answer 2

< 8 = normal.
<8 = can be impaired.
8–15 = 0 normal.
>15 = restriction