What of the following is incorrect about Grade II diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal pattern)?
A. E/A 1 – 2
B. Deceleration time (DT) 150 – 200 ms
C. S/D <1
D. Atrial retrograde velocity (AR) < 0.35 m/sec
Answer: D
Atrial retrograde velocity should be >= 0.35 m/sec
Reference
Galderisi M. Diastolic dysfunction and diasatolic heart failure: diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic aspects. Cardiovascular Ultrasound 2005, 3: 9 (Open Access here)