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Table 30 Mitral valve flow for determination of diastolic left ventricular function according to reference [43]

From: Normal values for cardiovascular magnetic resonance in adults and children

Parameter

Normal

Type 1 (Impaired relaxation)

Type 2 (Pseudonormal)

Type 3 (Restrictive, partially reversible)

Type 3 (Restrictive, fixed)

MDT (ms)

150-220

Increased

Normal

Decreased

Decreased

E/A ratio

1-2

<1

1-2

>2

>2

  1. MDT = mitral deceleration time; E/A ratio = ratio of the mitral early (E) and atrial (A) components of the mitral inflow velocity profile.