Left atrial (LA) enlargement is a risk factor for ischemic stroke. 1,2 LA anteroposterior diameter by 2D echocardiography (Echo-LAE) is commonly used for evaluating the LA size but has limitations ...

Background: Occlusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is thought to reduce the risk of thromboembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation. Objective: To examine the LAA and its relationship ...