Points
When the technical quality is adequate and the findings are not equivocal, the report should include a conclusion on... LV filling pressures Normal LVEF - Start with calculating E'/e' Depressed LVEF - Start with calculating Mitral E/A The presence and grade of diastolic dysfunction Normal function Grade I [Mild, impaired relaxation pattern] Grade II [Moderate, pseudonormal filling (PNF)] Grade III [Severe, restrictive filling]

Points

When the technical quality is adequate and the findings are not equivocal, the report should include a conclusion on...

LV filling pressures
- Normal LVEF - Start with calculating E'/e'
- Depressed LVEF - Start with calculating Mitral E/A
The presence and grade of diastolic dysfunction
- Normal function
- Grade I [Mild, impaired relaxation pattern]
- Grade II [Moderate, pseudonormal filling (PNF)]
- Grade III [Severe, restrictive filling]