Doppler tissue imaging for the assessment of left ventricular diastolic function: a systematic approach for the sonographer.

Mitral annular Doppler tissue imaging (DTI) has been proven to be useful in estimating left ventricular (LV) diastolic filling pressures, and can be applicable to clinical use in adult cardiology. Prior studies have highlighted the technical aspects of DTI and the reproducibility of its measurements; however, recommendations and a systematic approach designed to help sonographers obtain accurate and reproducible Doppler tissue recordings have not been published. Therefore, this article will: (1) discuss the potential role for DTI in the assessment