The authors describe the case of a 52-year-old man with a history of supra-annular mechanical aortic valve replacement who presented with fever and abdominal pain. He was found to have…
We thank Dyar et al for their comments and questions. We appreciate the opportunity to respond and to discuss the issues raised in more detail. The correct unit when indexing body…
Background The right and left ventricles share the interventricular septum, which mechanically transmits pressure gradients. The aim of this study was to investigate how acute mild or moderate right ventricular…
Background The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between carotid artery stiffness and diastolic function in a cohort of subjects without known cardiovascular risk factors and/or overt…
Transmitral pulsed-wave and mitral annular tissue Doppler are routinely used in clinical practice to assess left ventricular (LV) diastolic function. Using these Doppler modalities, three classic diastolic filling patterns are…
We appreciate the interest of Dr. Silbiger and the opportunity to address his comments. It is well recognized that patients with impaired relaxation patterns can have increased left ventricular (LV)…
We read with interest the recent article by Lytrivi et al. and would like to thank the investigators for this important reference material. For clarification, we hope that they will respond…
We appreciate the comments of Dr. Feigenbaum, which allow us to discuss some aspects of the deliberations of the writing group that did not make it into print. As with…
Background Systemic hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus are associated with impaired left atrial (LA) function, but whether LA functional abnormalities also occur in patients with hypertension and diabetes who…
Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is commonly cited as a mechanism underlying diastolic dysfunction. However, the association of CAD without ischemia and left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction has not been…
