Accuracy of Tissue Doppler Echocardiography in the Emergency Diagnosis of Decompensated Heart Failure with Preserved Left Ventricular Systolic Function: Comparison with B‐Type Natriuretic Peptide Measurement

Abstract

Tissue Doppler echocardiography is accurate for predicting decompensated HF with preserved LV systolic function and may be used as a diagnostic complement to inconclusive BNP level in this setting.