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…
Objective We hypothesized that in patients with heart failure with normal left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (HFNEF), the same fibrotic processes that affect the subendocardial layer of the LV could…
Background Accurate segmental mitral valve (MV) analysis is essential for surgical planning. Although real-time three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography has improved the ability to visualize the MV, accurate localization of MV…
Background Myocardial deformation measurements using two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) are known to vary among vendors. The intervendor agreement of three-dimensional (3D) deformation indices has not been studied. The goals of…
