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Left Atrial Volumes and Strain: Integrating Approach in Predicting Atrial Fibrillation and Recurrence after Ablation.
- Source :
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Cardiology . Oct2024, p1-6. 6p. 2 Illustrations. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article discusses the importance of left atrial volumes and strain in predicting atrial fibrillation (AF) and its recurrence after ablation. AF is a common cardiac arrhythmia, and its pathogenesis involves hemodynamic overload and atrial remodeling. Studies suggest that left atrial enlargement and dysfunction play a significant role in AF development and recurrence. The article highlights the use of echocardiography to assess atrial structural remodeling and predict AF outcomes, emphasizing the potential benefits of monitoring left atrial function postoperatively. The study integrates two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography and three-dimensional echocardiography to evaluate changes in left atrial structure and function after ablation in patients with paroxysmal AF, providing insights into the use of advanced echocardiography in managing AF. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00086312
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Cardiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 180761690
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000541847