Left atrial (LA) strain is a novel non-invasive parameter for assessing LA hemodynamics and
function. We sought to compare the intermodality differences between transthoracic …

Several cardiac imaging modalities are able to visualize the left atrium (LA) and, therefore,
allow for quantification of both structural and functional properties of this cardiac chamber. In …

The left atrium (LA) acts as a modulator of left ventricular (LV) filling. Although there is
considerable evidence to support the use of LA maximum and minimum volumes for disease …

Left atrial (LA) strain mechanics refer to the measurement of LA myocardial deformation
expressed as a percentage, and have been gathering interest over the last decade with …

Modern speckle tracking allows the assessment of atrial strain in the clinic. The approach is
new, lacks standardization and the user might encounter several problems in its routine use …

Two methods are currently available for left atrial (LA) strain measurement by speckle
tracking echocardiography, with two different reference timings for starting the analysis: QRS …

Aims The present study sought to determine the relationship between left atrial (LA) volume
(structural changes) and LA function as assessed by strain rate imaging in patients with …

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 …

Purpose Obesity is a risk factor for various cardiovascular disorders. Left atrial (LA) function
is vital for predicting adverse outcomes in many diseases. LA strain was recently proposed …

Until recently the left atrium had been subordinate to the left ventricle, but cardiologists now
recognize that left atrial (LA) function is indispensable to normal circulatory performance …