PCWP (Echo)
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The ratio of mitral inflow early diastolic velocity (E) and mitral annulus early diastolic velocity (E') increases as PCWP increases. Whereas the mitral inflow early diastolic velocity (E) is easily influenced by preload, the mitral annulus velocity (E') is not and can therefore function as an independent index of LV relaxation.
- Using the lateral annulus an E/E' ratio < 8 indicates a PCWP < 15mmHg while a ratio > 15 indicates a PCWP > 15mmHg.
- Using the medial annulus an E/E' ratio < 10 indicates a PCWP < 15mmHg while a ratio > 15 indicates a PCWP > 20mmHg.
The above calculation has been validated in patients with impaired relaxation and pseudonormal filling patterns.
References
Nagueh SF, Middleton KJ, Kopelen HA, Zoghbi WA, Quinones MA
Oh J, Seward JB, Tajik AJ.
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