This review discusses the evolving topic of atrial cardiomyopathy concerning valvular heart
disease. The pathogenesis of atrial cardiomyopathy involves multiple factors, such as …

Left atrial (LA) phasic function provides significant insights into the pathophysiology of
cardiovascular disease. LA function is described in three phases: reservoir (atrial filling …

Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a congenital abnormality characterized by a narrowing of
the aortic lumen, which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated. Even …

Changes in cardiac mechanics after correction of severe Aortic Stenosis (AS) are under-
investigated. Myocardial Work (MW) is emerging as a useful non-invasive correlate of …

Background This study aims at investigating left atrial (LA) deformation by left atrial reservoir
(LARS) and pump strain (LAPS) and its implications for long-term survival in patients with …

Introduction Understanding the interplay between metabolic syndrome and left atrial (LA)
function is crucial, especially in patients newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF). We …

Echocardiography has been included as a first-line tool in several international guidelines
for the management of patients with various cardiac diseases. Beyond diagnosis …

Introduction Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) can improve left ventricular (LV)
mechanics and survival. Data on the predictive value of left atrial (LA) strain following TAVI …

Background. Measures of adverse cardiac remodeling, left ventricular global longitudinal
strain (LVGLS) and left atrial (LA) phasic function, are predictive of cardiac events in patients …

Trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is an excellent alternative intervention for
surgical aortic valve replacement. Cardiac sympathetic nervous (CSN) function and left atrial …