The left atrium (LA) has a crucial function in maintaining left ventricular filling, which is
responsible for about one-third of all cardiac filling. A growing body of evidence shows that …

Atrial cardiomyopathy refers to structural and electrical remodelling of the atria, which can
lead to impaired mechanical function. While historical studies have implicated atrial …

Aims Left atrial (LA) volume and function impose significant impact on cardiovascular
pathogenesis if compromised. We aimed at investigating the genetic architecture of LA …

Aims We evaluated the associations of left atrial (LA) structure and function with prevalent
and incident cardiovascular disease (CVD), independent of left ventricular (LV) metrics, in …

Background Abnormalities in left atrial (LA) function often occur before LA structural changes
and clinically identified atrial fibrillation (AF). Little is known about the relationship between …

Background There is increasing recognition that left atrial (LA) function is prognostically
important in cardiovascular disease. LA strain is a sensitive parameter to describe complex …

Left atrial (LA) imaging is still not routinely used for diagnosis and risk stratification, although
recent studies have emphasized its importance as an imaging biomarker. Cardiovascular …

BACKGROUND: Left atrial (LA) speckle tracking provides detailed information on atrial
function. Its utility for predicting subclinical atrial fibrillation (SCAF) is unclear. Therefore, we …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. It is associated with a higher
risk of important adverse health outcomes such as stroke and death. AF is linked to distinct …

Atrial myopathy is a condition that consists of electrical, structural, contractile, and autonomic
remodeling of the atria and is the substrate for development of atrial fibrillation, the most …