Diastolic dysfunction occurs when the left ventricular ... is prolonged measuring > 200 ms. The e/e’ ratio measured by tissue Doppler is normal. Grade II (pseudonormal): This is pathological ...

Because life expectancy and the prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes are rising globally, heart failure (HF ... techniques such as tissue Doppler and tissue ...

Prolonged QTc interval, pericardial effusion and diastolic dysfunction are associated with higher mortality.

Chronic heart failure occurs when either the left ventricle ... The e/e’ ratio measured by tissue Doppler is normal. Grade II (pseudonormal): This is pathological finding characterized by ...