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/7. E/e' >=15 is specific for increased FP, but not sensitive. We need to consider high FP when E/e'>10 esp with TR> 2.8 m/sec.
E/e' does not work well in mitral annulus calcification. Use mitral E/A, IVRT,PV, and LA strain. In HCM, E/e' >15 is sensitive, but not specific.