The principal role of the left atrium (LA) is to modulate left ventricular filling and
cardiovascular performance by functioning as (i) a reservoir for pulmonary venous return …

—A mathematician (1) Since the initial description of left atrial (LA) function by William
Harvey in 1628 (2), a plethora of articles have enhanced our understanding of LA function …

Left atrial (LA) strain has emerged as a useful parameter for the assessment of left
ventricular (LV) diastolic function and the estimation of LV filling pressures. Some have …

Unlike the left ventricle (LV), the left atrium (LA) has a thin-walled structure and has been
regarded as a simple conduit chamber. However, the unique function of the LA to modulate …

Left atrial strain represents a novel, noninvasive technique to aid in the diagnosis,
prognosis, and management of patients with heart failure. Although it is not yet a part of …

and observational studies. There is now a growing body of literature supporting its use in
different clinical settings. The work by Liao et al11 expands and corroborates current …

BACKGROUND Left atrial (LA) strain is a novel parameter of LA function. However, its
reference value has not been established, and the determining factors for LA strain remain …

This study sought to examine whether early cardiac alterations could be detected by left
atrial (LA) strain in patients with risk for cardiac abnormalities. In this cross-sectional and …

The left atrium (LA) is emerging as a key element in the pathophysiology of several cardiac
diseases due to having an active role in contrasting heart failure (HF) progression. Its …

Echocardiography is the primary imaging modality to assess diastolic function and plays a
pivotal role in the diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The …