title: [The study of left ventricular diastolic function by Doppler echocardiography: the essential for the clinician].
abstract: The study of diastolic function by Doppler-echocardiography is complex and demanding. The cardiologist/echocardiographist must have a systematic approach to the study of left ventricular diastolic function, not only based on the Doppler index, but integrating Doppler patterns with other echo-parameters (chamber dimensions, wall thicknesses, systolic function, valve function and morphology) and clinical information. A rational interpretation of clinical and instrumental data can allow a correct diagnosis, which is essential for clinical decision-making.
authors: Unità Operativa di Cardiologia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Cattedra di Cardiologia, Università di Brescia, Italy.
authors: Enrico
authors: E
authors: Vizzardi
authors: Pompilio
authors: P
authors: Faggiano
authors: Ermanna
authors: E
authors: Chiari
authors: Diego
authors: D
authors: Maffeo
authors: Silvia
authors: S
authors: Frattini
authors: Francesca
authors: F
authors: Bellandi
authors: Savina
authors: S
authors: Nodari
authors: Livio
authors: L
authors: Dei Cas
mesh_terms: D003971:Diastole / Q000502:physiology*; D015150:Echocardiography, Doppler / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D018487:Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*