Normal values of right sided high intensity motion signals in different age groups

Background: Analysis of reflected high intensity motion signals (RIMS), obtained by conventional pulsed wave Doppler from right heart can become a novel simple and effective technique for assessment of left ventricular (RV) function. In this study we aimed to define normal velocity values of diastolic components (Er and Ar) of right sided RIMS in different age groups. Material and methods: 52 healthy volunteers underwent dopplerechocardiographic exam and were divided into 3 age groups: first group (below 40 years) included 23 subjects, second group (40–59 years) –16 subjects and third group (above 60 years) –13…