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ArticleJournal of cardiovascular echography

Left Atrial Ejection Force as a Marker for the Diagnosis of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction.

Mohamed Saber Hafez, Ahmed Mohamed El Missiri

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Mohamed Saber HafezDepartment of Cardiology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ahmed Mohamed El MissiriDepartment of Cardiology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ain Shams University · EG

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Abstract

introductionSeveral echocardiographic techniques are used to diagnose heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFPEF). Left atrial ejection force (LAEF) is a measure of left atrial (LA) systolic function. The aim of this study was to examine the use of LAEF as a measure for the diagnosis of HFPEF.

methodsA prospective study including 100 patients with HFPEF and 100 healthy controls. Heart failure association algorithm score for the diagnosis of HFPEF (HFA-PEFF score) and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) were assessed. Transthoracic echocardiography measured indexed left ventricular mass index (LVMI), left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction, LA volume index (LAVI), global longitudinal strain (GLS), trans-mitral Doppler velocities, E/A ratio, E/e' ratio, and estimation of LAEF.

resultsPatients in the HFPEF group were more frequently hypertensive, diabetic, and had a history of ischemic heart disease. NT-pro-BNP was higher in the HFPEF group (

conclusionLAEF was significantly higher in patients with HFPEF compared to healthy controls. Patients with a borderline HFA-PEFF score of 4 had a significantly higher LAEF as compared to controls.

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Ejection forceheart failureheart failure with preserved ejection fractionleft atriumpreserved ejection fraction

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PMID34900546
PMCPMC8603775
OpenAlexW3210063263

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