ArticleClinical research in cardiology : official journal of the German Cardiac Society2026
Left ventricular ejection fraction determines the pattern of left atrial remodeling in patients with heart failure without atrial fibrillation.
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backgroundStructural remodeling of the left atrium contributes to the progression of heart failure (HF), even in the absence of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the underlying mechanisms and extent of atrial remodeling across the spectrum of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) remain poorly defined. This study aimed to characterize anatomical and functional left atrial changes using multimodal imaging and biomarker profiling in patients with HF without AF.
methodsA total of 264 ambulatory patients with HF and no prior AF, all under continuous rhythm monitoring, were prospectively studied. All underwent transthoracic echocardiography with functional analysis of the left atrium and plasma biomarker assessment. Patients were classified according to LVEF into three groups: preserved, mildly reduced, and reduced. Correlations between echocardiographic parameters and circulating biomarkers were analyzed.
resultsPatients with reduced LVEF showed larger atrial volumes, lower reservoir strain, impaired conduit function, and higher atrial stiffness. Biomarker profiling revealed increased levels of natriuretic peptides and extracellular matrix proteins, along with moderate elevations in inflammation-related markers. Atrial strain was significantly correlated with markers of fibrosis, inflammation, and wall stress, particularly in patients with lower LVEF.
conclusionsIn patients with HF without AF, the severity of atrial remodeling increases as LVEF declines and aligns with biomarkers of hemodynamic overload and fibrosis. The integration of imaging and molecular parameters may improve risk stratification and phenotyping in HF.
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