Doppler Echocardiographic Assessment of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Patients with Primary Lung Cancer Treated with Doxorubicin

1988 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 725-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Maione ◽  
Anna Giunta ◽  
Bernardino Tuccillo ◽  
Renato Biagini ◽  
Paola Del Rosso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diastolic Function ◽  
Doppler Echocardiography ◽  
Systolic Function ◽  
Primary Lung Cancer ◽  
Left Ventricular Diastolic Function ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Filling Rate ◽  
Ventricular Diastolic Function ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Ventricular Filling

Eighteen patients were examined by Doppler echocardiography before and after treatment with doxorubicin (DXR). Early left ventricular filling rate decreased from 66±15 to 51±10 cm/sec whereas late filling rate increased from 48±12 to 61±9 cm/sec (p < 0.05) with inversion of the E/A ratio suggesting an impairment of left ventricular diastolic function; conversely no significant changes were found in systolic function indexes. These results suggest that follow-up of patients treated with DXR must include left ventricular diastolic function studies. Doppler echocardiography can be successfully used to detect the presence of diastolic abnormalities.

scholarly journals The study of left ventricular diastolic function by Doppler echocardiography: the essential for the clinician

2016 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrico Vizzardi ◽  
Pompilio Faggiano ◽  
Ermanna Chiari ◽  
Diego Maffeo ◽  
Silvia Frattini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diastolic Function ◽  
Doppler Echocardiography ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Systolic Function ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Left Ventricular Diastolic Function ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Ventricular Diastolic Function

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.

scholarly journals The Study of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function by Doppler Echocardiography: The Essential for the Clinician

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 182618680700300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pompilio Faggiano ◽  
Enrico Vizzardi ◽  
Emanuela Pulcini ◽  
Diego Maffeo ◽  
Francesco Fracassi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diastolic Function ◽  
Doppler Echocardiography ◽  
Left Ventricular Diastolic Function ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Ventricular Diastolic Function
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