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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Assessing left ventricular diastolic function is complex and faces challenges with terminology, load dependence, and integrating discordant echocardiographic parameters.
  • Consistent clinical application requires simplification of current assessment methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a simplified, clinically oriented approach to diastolic function assessment based on contemporary imaging guidelines, focusing on the 2025 American Society of Echocardiography recommendations.
  • To enhance clinical relevance, interpretive confidence, and consistent application of diastolic function assessment in routine practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of contemporary imaging guidelines for diastolic function assessment, emphasizing the 2025 American Society of Echocardiography recommendations.
  • Application of a probabilistic diagnostic framework integrating clinical context, echocardiographic findings, and advanced imaging.
  • Discussion of emerging artificial intelligence-based approaches for diastolic dysfunction assessment.

Main Results:

  • A simplified, probabilistic framework is proposed for diastolic function assessment.
  • Integration of clinical context and advanced imaging improves diagnostic accuracy.
  • Artificial intelligence approaches offer potential for enhanced diagnostic and prognostic assessment.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed pragmatic approach aims to improve the consistency and confidence in assessing diastolic function in clinical practice.
  • Contemporary guidelines and advanced imaging, including AI, are crucial for accurate diastolic function evaluation.
  • Simplification of assessment protocols is key for widespread clinical adoption.