What are the influencing factors of diastolic dysfunction?

Here you will learn how you can use M-Mode to assess the mitral valve.

In this clip Prof. Thomas Binder, MD shows you the value of color Doppler to assess the function of the mitral valve.

Different factors can lead to diastolic dysfunction and cause increased LV filling pressures. Dr. Thomas Binder breaks the definition of diastolic dysfunction down for you.

Ejection fraction is well proven and has been around for quite some time, and is a great parameter. Now that strain gets more and more popular, the question arises which parameter to use - but is it really a question of "which", and not a question of "when"? Watch this video to learn the answer.

The right ventricle is often overlooked not only in dilated cardiomyopathy but in echocardiography in general. But especially in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, the function of the right ventricle can point you towards finding global heart failure early, which will benefit your patient.