EHRA/HRS/APHRS/SOLAECE expert consensus on atrial cardiomyopathies: definition, characterization, and clinical implication
A Goette, JM Kalman, L Aguinaga, J Akar… - Heart …, 2017 - heartrhythmjournal.com
The atria provide an important contribution to cardiac function. 1, 2 Besides their impact on
ventricular filling, they serve as a volume reservoir, host pacemaker cells and important parts …
ventricular filling, they serve as a volume reservoir, host pacemaker cells and important parts …
Left atrial size and function: role in prognosis
BD Hoit - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 2014 - jacc.org
The author examines the ability of left atrial size and function to predict cardiovascular
outcomes. Data are sufficient to recommend evaluation of left atrial volume in certain …
outcomes. Data are sufficient to recommend evaluation of left atrial volume in certain …
EHRA/HRS/APHRS/SOLAECE expert consensus on atrial cardiomyopathies: definition, characterization, and clinical implication
A Goette, JM Kalman, L Aguinaga, J Akar… - Ep …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
The atria provide an important contribution to cardiac function. 1, 2 Besides their impact on
ventricular filling, they serve as a volume reservoir, host pacemaker cells and important parts …
ventricular filling, they serve as a volume reservoir, host pacemaker cells and important parts …
LA strain for categorization of LV diastolic dysfunction
A Singh, K Addetia, F Maffessanti, V Mor-Avi… - JACC: Cardiovascular …, 2017 - jacc.org
Objectives: This study sought to observe the relationship between left atrial (LA) strain and
left ventricular diastolic function and determine whether LA strain could be used to detect …
left ventricular diastolic function and determine whether LA strain could be used to detect …
Recommendations for the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function by echocardiography
SF Nagueh, CP Appleton, TC Gillebert… - European journal of …, 2009 - academic.oup.com
The assessment of left ventricular (LV) diastolic function should be an integral part of a
routine examination, particularly in patients presenting with dyspnea or heart failure. About …
routine examination, particularly in patients presenting with dyspnea or heart failure. About …
Assessment of myocardial mechanics using speckle tracking echocardiography: fundamentals and clinical applications
H Geyer, G Caracciolo, H Abe, S Wilansky… - Journal of the American …, 2010 - Elsevier
The authors summarize the recent developments in speckle-tracking echocardiography
(STE), a relatively new technique that can be used in conjunction with two-dimensional or …
(STE), a relatively new technique that can be used in conjunction with two-dimensional or …
Left atrial function: physiology, assessment, and clinical implications
GG Blume, CJ Mcleod, ME Barnes… - European Journal of …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
The interest in the left atrium (LA) has resurged over the recent years. In the early 1980s,
multiple studies were conducted to determine the normal values of LA size. Over the past …
multiple studies were conducted to determine the normal values of LA size. Over the past …
Left atrial mechanics: echocardiographic assessment and clinical implications
MJ Vieira, R Teixeira, L Gonçalves, BJ Gersh - Journal of the American …, 2014 - Elsevier
The importance of the left atrium in cardiovascular performance has long been
acknowledged. Quantitative assessment of left atrial (LA) function is laborious, requiring …
acknowledged. Quantitative assessment of left atrial (LA) function is laborious, requiring …
Left atrial function in diastolic heart failure
M Kurt, J Wang, G Torre-Amione… - Circulation …, 2009 - Am Heart Assoc
Background—Abnormalities in left ventricular (LV) structure and function occur in patients
with diastolic heart failure (DHF). The reasons for the transition from asymptomatic …
with diastolic heart failure (DHF). The reasons for the transition from asymptomatic …
Two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography of the left atrium: feasibility and regional contraction and relaxation differences in normal subjects
R Vianna-Pinton, CA Moreno, CM Baxter… - Journal of the American …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Increased left atrial (LA) size and reduced global contractility are related to
adverse cardiac events. The potential incremental value of assessing regional LA …
adverse cardiac events. The potential incremental value of assessing regional LA …