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ArticleAnnals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc2026

Association of P-Wave Parameters With Left Atrial Hemodynamics in Atrial Cardiomyopathy.

Melissa Kazantzi, Aljoscha Mohr, Ruth Schneider, Adnan Labedi, Niklas Bach, Johann Rößler, Stephan Salmen, Ralf Gold, Arash Haghikia, Fabienne Kreimer and 1 more

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Article in Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Electrocardiographic Markers of Atrial Cardiomyopathy: Strengths and Limits of P-Wave-Based Assessment.Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc · 2026
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  2. Association of P-Wave Parameters With Left Atrial Hemodynamics in Atrial Cardiomyopathy.Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc · 2026
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11 authors.

Melissa KazantziDepartment of Cardiology and Rhythmology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Bochum, Germany.
Aljoscha MohrDepartment of Cardiology and Rhythmology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Bochum, Germany.
Ruth SchneiderDepartment of Neurology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Bochum, Germany.
Adnan LabediDepartment of Neurology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Bochum, Germany.
Niklas BachDepartment of Cardiology and Rhythmology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Bochum, Germany.
Johann RößlerDepartment of Cardiology and Rhythmology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Bochum, Germany.
Stephan SalmenDepartment of Neurology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Bochum, Germany.
Ralf GoldDepartment of Neurology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Bochum, Germany.
Arash HaghikiaDepartment of Cardiology and Rhythmology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Bochum, Germany.
Fabienne KreimerDepartment of Cardiology II-Rhythmology, University Hospital, Münster, Germany.
Michael GotzmannDepartment of Cardiology and Rhythmology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Bochum, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-5952-0284

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Kosing Foundation
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundP-wave parameters, readily obtainable from standard 12-lead ECGs, have been associated with atrial fibrillation (AF), ischemic stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. Left atrial cardiomyopathy (AtCM), characterized by atrial fibrosis and functional impairment, is considered a central substrate in the development of AF and embolic stroke of undetermined source. This study examines the relationship between P-wave parameters and left atrial hemodynamics and evaluates their potential diagnostic utility in identifying AtCM.

methodsWe conducted a monocentric, prospective study in hospitalized patients. Inclusion criteria were sinus rhythm and age ≥ 18 years. P-wave parameters were assessed in conjunction with echocardiographic measures of left atrial function. Statistical analyses compared patients with and without pathological P-wave parameters.

resultsA total of 416 patients were included. Pathological P-wave parameters were highly prevalent, with 55% of patients exhibiting ≥ 3 abnormalities. Advanced interatrial block (IAB) showed a robust association with impaired left atrial hemodynamics, whereas other parameters, such as PTFV1, demonstrated only weak correlations. Patients with advanced IAB exhibited significant alterations in left atrial size, function, and NT-proBNP levels.

conclusionsAdvanced IAB emerged as the most reliable P-wave parameter for detecting left atrial dysfunction in AtCM, whereas other P-wave indices, including PTFV1, were less informative. These findings highlight the diagnostic value of advanced IAB in identifying AtCM, particularly in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source, and emphasize the need for more refined diagnostic criteria in future investigations.

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Atrial Function, LeftCardiomyopathiesElectrocardiographyHeart AtriaHemodynamicsAgedAtrial FibrillationEchocardiographyFemaleHumansInteratrial BlockMaleMiddle AgedProspective Studiesadvanced interatrial blockatrial cardiomyopathyP‐wave parameters

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PMCPMC12715353

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