ArticleJournal of atrial fibrillation
Assessment of Left Atrial Function in Patients with Paroxysmal, Persistent, and Permanent Atrial Fibrillation using Two-Dimensional Strain.
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- Characterization of retinal microvasculature and structure in atrial fibrillation.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2023Article
- Recent-onset atrial fibrillation: a study exploring the elements of Virchow's triad after cardioversion.Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing · 2022Article
- A preliminary study on the evaluation of left atrial function of rheumatoid arthritis by two dimensional speckle tracking imaging.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Increased Levels of Platelets and Endothelial-Derived Microparticles in Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation During Rivaroxaban Therapy.Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/HemostasisArticle
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Abstract
background and purposeAtrial fibrillation (AF) has a progressive nature, leading to structural, functional, and electrical changes in the left atrium (LA). Enhanced response to treatment in patients with AF can be achieved through improved knowledge of atrial structure and a better understanding of its function. The aim of this study was to assess LA strain and its determinants in patients with paroxysmal (PAF), persistent (PsAF), and permanent AF (PmAF).
methodsFifty-eight patients with registered non-valvular AF were divided into 3 groups depending on the type of AF. The participants underwent transthoracic echocardiography to assess the anatomy and function of heart chambers. Left atrial longitudinal strain (LALS) was measured in four-chamber projections using two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography.
resultsPatients with PAF had higher LALS (15.7±12.0) when compared to those with PsAF (4.3±7.9) and PmAF (5.8±7.8, all P=0.003). Multiple linear regression showed that the independent predictors of LALS were diastolic blood pressure (β=0.95, R2=0.88) in the PAF group; left atrial area (β=-0.56) and creatinine (β=-0.63, R2=0.58) in the PsAF group; AF duration (β=0.89) in the PmAF group (R2=0.72).
conclusionLA strain has different determinants depending on AF type. LA size, renal function, and AF duration determine LALS in long-lasting AF. LA strain is a simple and accurate technique to estimate LA dysfunction in patients with long-lasting AF.
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