Summary Background The evaluation of left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction presents a significant number of indeterminate dysfunctions, especially when ejection fraction (EF) is preserved. Global longitudinal strain (GLS) and systolic strain rate (SSR) and early diastolic strain rate (EDSR) may be useful for reclassifying diagnosed patients. Objective To evaluate, using GLS, SSR and EDSR, patients with diastolic dysfunction, compare with healthy individuals, and determine the additive value of the method. Methods The study included 149 patients (age 62.2 ± 10.6) […]