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 ...

Objectives We investigate how early adult and 20-year changes in modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (MRF) predict left atrial dimension (LAD) at age 43–55 years. Methods The Coronary Artery Risk ...

Background— Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with diffuse left atrial fibrosis and a reduction in endocardial voltage. These changes are indicators of AF severity and appear to be predictors of ...

Introduction Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) is a curative treatment option for patients with symptomatic drug-refractory atrial fibrillation (AF). 1 However, RFCA is associated with a ...

Justin M. Schaffer, M.D., from Baylor Scott & White – The Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas, and colleagues identified 87,699 Medicare beneficiaries with preexisting atrial fibrillation undergoing CABG, ...

The underlying mechanism involves right atrial (RA) enlargement and tricuspid valve annular dilation induced by arrhythmia. Patients with AF often present with elevated left atrial pressure (LAP) and ...

Atypical left-handers use right brain hemisphere for language and left for inhibition, study finds by Universitat Jaume I edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...

Left atrial (LA) strain, a powerful parameter for assessing LA function, is underused in routine clinical practice because it requires expertise and time. The novel semi-automated method for the ...