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Assessment of LV Diastolic Function by Echo in SR and AF

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Tricuspid regurgitation jet velocity and pulmonary regurgitation end diastolic velocity indicating pulmonary hypertension are also taken as surrogates of left atrial pressure in the absence of pulmonary disease. J Cardiovasc Ultrasound. J Cardiovasc Ultrasound. Ha J et al. 2009 Sep;17(3):86-95. Park JH et al. Møller JE et al.

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Basics of Echocardiography

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During echocardiography, a transducer transmits the ultrasound beam towards the heart. Apical four chamber view shows all four cardiac chambers, mitral and tricuspid valves, and the septa. A right parasternal view may be used when the heart is enlarged, to assess the tricuspid regurgitation jet.