The Wisconsin Society of Ultrasound Professionals is excited to present a new model for continuing education offerings. In 2026 we will be launching a series of individual topic webinars.  These sessions will be free to attendees, as WSUP is sponsoring the presentation. 

These sessions will be live virtual presentations on Zoom. They will not be recorded for later viewing. 

Update on Diastolic Function Assessment

Speaker: Merri Bremer, Ed.D., R.N., R.D.C.S. – Mayo Clinic

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

5:00pm – 6:15pm

In 2025, the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) published an updated, more contemporary framework that introduces a new stepwise algorithm for estimating left atrial (LA) pressure and grading LV diastolic dysfunction, along with condition-specific pathways for scenarios where the “standard” approach frequently breaks down (e.g., atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension, transplant populations).

This session is designed for practicing sonographers who want practical, protocol-ready confidence with the updated guideline approach. We will walk through how to acquire, optimize, and interpret the core Doppler and 2D parameters used in diastology, then integrate them into an evidence-based conclusion that is consistent, reproducible, and reportable.

Learning objectives

• Review the updated ASE guidelines for evaluating left ventricular (LV) diastolic function and estimating left atrial (LA) pressure.
• Explain the pathophysiology of diastolic dysfunction, including the progression from normal to Grades I, II, and III.
• Identify required echocardiographic parameters for assessing diastolic function, including Mitral Inflow (E/A, DT), Tissue Doppler (e'), LA Volume Index (LAVI), and TR velocity.

Credit

This CME credit activity was approved by the SDMS for 1.0 AE credit. CME credits will be distributed to your SDMS account. To ensure you receive timely credit, please verify that the information you provide is correct and matches your SDMS account information.