What Changes Under 2025 ASE Diastolic Function Criteria?
Researchers applied the 2016 and 2025 American Society of Echocardiography diastolic function guidelines to 87,724 echocardiograms that met criteria for analysis.
By
Kathryn Wighton
June 26, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: What Changes Under 2025 ASE Diastolic Function Criteria?
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Diastolic Dysfunction Key Mechanisms Evaluation of diastolic function using echocardiography Target Population Adults undergoing transthoracic echocardiograms Care Setting Echocardiography laboratories
Key Highlights
20.1% of echocardiograms received different diastolic function grades under 2025 guidelines 14.0% of studies were upgraded in diastolic dysfunction grading 73.8% classified as normal diastolic function under 2025 guidelines Older age, female sex, and higher left ventricular systolic function associated with increased grading Grade 1 diastolic dysfunction increased from 11.9% to 15.7% under new criteria Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Apply 2025 ASE diastolic function grading algorithm for assessment Management
Consider demographic and clinical characteristics in grading Monitoring & Follow-up
Regularly evaluate echocardiograms for changes in diastolic function grading Risks
Increased classification of diastolic dysfunction may affect patient management Patient & Prescribing Data
Adults with echocardiographic evaluations
Changes in diastolic function grading may influence treatment decisions
Clinical Best Practices
Utilize updated guidelines for accurate diastolic function assessment Incorporate demographic factors in echocardiographic evaluations Related Resources & Content
