Abstract Background Elevation of left ventricular filling pressures secondary to diastolic dysfunction plays a central role in the pathophysiology of heart failure. However, international guidelines still fail to diagnose diastolic dysfunction in some cases. Objective To evaluate left atrial reservoir function in indeterminate diastolic function Method Observational study with individuals in sinus rhythm and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, submitted to echocardiogram and divided into three groups according to the combined analysis of E/e´ ratio and indexed left atrium volume: […]

Abstract Introduction: Right ventricular (RV) systolic and diastolic functions influence the outcomes of cardiovascular diseases. However, right chamber size and function have not been uniformly assessed by age and sex. Objective: To evaluate RV diastolic function by age and sex in an outpatient population with preserved left ventricular (LV) and RV systolic function using transthoracic echocardiography. Method: This observational cross-sectional study included a total of 97 patients (56 women) aged 61.5 ± 12.5 years. The assessed parameters included RV E/A […]

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