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 …

The reservoir, conduit, and contractile functions of the left atrium are integral to overall
cardiac performance. Recent advances in cardiac imaging offer the accurate assessment of …

Measurement of left atrial (LA) maximal volume (LA max) using two-dimensional
transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) provides prognostic information in several cardiac …

Aims Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia that is associated with substantial
morbidity and mortality. AF is associated with enlargement of the left atrium (LA), and the LA …

Background Left atrial volume (LAV) and emptying fraction (LAEF) are phasic during cardiac
cycle. Their relationships to left ventricular end diastolic pressure (LVEDP) have not been …

Aims The left atrium (LA) transfers blood to the left ventricle in a complex manner. LA
function is characterized by passive emptying (LA passive fraction), active emptying (LA …

In the last decade, there has been increasing evidence that comprehensive evaluation of the
left atrium is of utmost importance. Numerous studies have clearly demonstrated the …

Objectives: We sought to test the hypothesis that measures of left atrial (LA) function are
independent predictors of mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Background …

BACKGROUND: Left ventricular (LV), right ventricular (RV), and left atrial (LA) volumes and
functions contain important prognostic information in ischemic heart disease. Because …

Purpose We investigate the role of left atrial volume (LAV) as a predictor of outcome
following pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in patients with exclusive paroxysmal atrial …