early diastolic transmitral flow on apical four chamber view

• related: POCUS point of care ultrasound
• tags: #permanent

• Initial wave: E wave indicating passive flow of blood from LA to LV from mitral valve opening
• 2nd wave: A wave showing atrial kick
• relationship of E and A velocities provide diastolic function ¹

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• POCUS point of care ultrasound
  • early diastolic transmitral flow on apical four chamber view