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Most centers adopt current guidelines for assessing left ventricular (LV) diastolic function, frequently using echocardiography to guide therapy. Additional strain assessments are increasingly considered valuable for clinical practice.

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  • Echocardiography
  • Diastology

Background:

  • Left ventricular (LV) diastolic function assessment is complex and controversial.
  • Current recommendations aim to standardize evaluation methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the adoption of current recommendations for LV diastolic function assessment.
  • To identify discrepancies between guidelines and clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among 93 tertiary care centers.
  • Data collected on adherence to 2016 ASE/EACVI recommendations and use of additional assessments.

Main Results:

  • 77% of centers follow the 2016 ASE/EACVI recommendations for diastolic function.
  • Echocardiographic assessments frequently guide therapy (72% of centers).
  • LV and left atrial strain assessments are considered useful by many centers.

Conclusions:

  • Current recommendations for LV diastolic function are widely adopted and guide patient management.
  • LV and LA strain assessments are increasingly recognized as valuable additions.
  • Findings may inform future guideline revisions.