Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) can provide a multi-parametric evaluation of left atrial
(LA) size and function. A complete CMR-based LA assessment might improve the risk …

Background The importance of right heart assessment in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is
increasingly recognized. The development of cardiovascular magnetic resonance-feature …

Left atrial (LA) volume and function are broadly acknowledged as a barometer of left
ventricular (LV) diastolic function and filling pressures. Yet, emerging evidence suggests that …

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is commonly defined as the presence of left ventricular (LV)
or biventricular dilatation and global or regional systolic dysfunction unexplained solely by …

Rationale and Objectives This study aims to investigate whether the combination of Left
atrial volume (LAV) and late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) is helpful in stratifying the risk …

Background No study has focused on left atrial (LA) function assessed by echocardiography
in adult patients with simple D‐TGA after arterial switch operation (ASO). We aimed to …

Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) has a poor prognosis and high mortality. The
relationship between the deformation capacity of the biatrial and biventricular regions in …

Cardiac imaging is an ever-evolving area, with imaging parameters and application in
constant re-evaluation. This was reflected in many imaging debates and by the increased …

Patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) face a significantly increased risk of severe
morbidity and mortality, underscoring the need for accurate risk stratification and tailored …

28 BACKGROUND: Left atrial (LA) strain analysis has emerged as a noninvasive technique
for assessing LA function and early 29 detection of myocardial deformation. Recently, its …