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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2025

Early detection of left atrial dysfunction in young hypertensive patients with a normal left atrial size: a comprehensive analysis using four-dimensional auto left atrial quantification echocardiography.

Luyi Ping, Yulin Huang, Gufeng Sun, Lin Jin, Xu Huang, Chunquan Zhang, Jiwei Wang

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Luyi Ping *Department of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.1,Minde Road, Dong hu District, Jiangxi Province, 330000, Nanchang, China.
Yulin Huang *Department of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.1,Minde Road, Dong hu District, Jiangxi Province, 330000, Nanchang, China.
Gufeng SunEmergency Department, Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital, Nanchang, 330000, Jiangxi Province, China.
Lin JinDepartment of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.1,Minde Road, Dong hu District, Jiangxi Province, 330000, Nanchang, China.
Xu HuangDepartment of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.1,Minde Road, Dong hu District, Jiangxi Province, 330000, Nanchang, China.
Chunquan ZhangDepartment of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.1,Minde Road, Dong hu District, Jiangxi Province, 330000, Nanchang, China. jxzcq@163.com.
Jiwei WangDepartment of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.1,Minde Road, Dong hu District, Jiangxi Province, 330000, Nanchang, China. wangjiwei167@163.com.

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the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82160105
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backgroundThis study aimed to detect early left atrial (LA) function abnormalities in young hypertensive patients with a normal two-dimensional LA volume index (2D-LAVI) using four-dimensional auto LA quantification technology (4D Auto LAQ) and to analyse correlations between LA strain parameters and clinical metabolic indicators.

methodsThis study enrolled 70 young patients who underwent standard hypertension treatment or diagnosis at the Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, from October 2023 to July 2024 and 41 control volunteers enrolled during the same period. LA volume and strain parameters were evaluated with a 4D Auto LAQ. A correlation analysis was conducted between the clinical and strain parameters.

resultsCompared with the control group, young hypertensive patients presented significantly greater LA minimum volume (LAVmin), LA minimum volume index (LAVImin) and LA pre-atrial volume (LAVpreA) values (all p < 0.001). The LA ejection fraction (LAEF) was reduced in young hypertensive patients (57.85%±4.47% vs. 50.44%±5.96%, p < 0.001), along with LA reservoir longitudinal strain (25.00% [20.50-29.50%] vs. 20.00% [16.00-24.25%], p < 0.001), LA conduit longitudinal strain (-16.32%±4.19% vs. -11.37%±4.65%, p < 0.001), LA contraction longitudinal strain (-12.27%±2.85% vs. -9.60 ± 4.12, p < 0.001), LA reservoir circumferential strain (34.32%±6.90% vs. 28.41%±6.95%, p < 0.001), LA conduit circumferential strain (-17.90%±4.84% vs. -11.46%±4.96%, p < 0.001), and LA contraction circumferential strain (-18.54%±4.85% vs. -16.23%±6.11%, p < 0.05). Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that body mass index (BMI), triglyceride (TG), and uric acid (UA) were negatively and independently correlated with LA longitudinal strain.

conclusionsIn young hypertensive patients with normal 2D-LAVI, while LAVmin, LAVImin and LAVpreA are elevated, the LAEF and LA reservoir, conduit, and contraction strain are notably reduced. The application of 4D Auto LAQ technology may highlight altered values in young hypertensive patients with normal 2D-LAVI. 4D Auto LAQ may serve as a valuable tool for clinicians in the early detection and assessment of LA dysfunction in young hypertensive patients.

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Atrial Function, LeftEchocardiographyHeart AtriaHeart DiseasesHypertensionAdultAge FactorsCase-Control StudiesEarly DiagnosisFemaleHumansMalePredictive Value of TestsCorrelation analysisFour-dimensional auto left atrial quantificationLeft atrial dysfunctionLeft atrial strainYoung hypertensive patients

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PMID40360981
PMCPMC12070686

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