Left atrial (LA) structural and functional evaluation have recently emerged as powerful biomarkers for adverse events in a variety of cardiovascular conditions. Moreover, noninvasive evaluation of LA pressure has gained importance in the characterization of the hemodynamic profile of patients. This review describes the methodology, benefits and pitfalls of measuring LA size and function by echocardiography and provides a brief overview of the prognostic utility of newer echocardiographic metrics of LA geometry and function (i.e., three-dimensional volumes, longitudinal strain, and phasic function parameters).
Thomas, L., Muraru, D., Popescu, B., Sitges, M., Rosca, M., Pedrizzetti, G., et al. (2020). Evaluation of Left Atrial Size and Function: Relevance for Clinical Practice. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, 33(8), 934-952 [10.1016/j.echo.2020.03.021].
Evaluation of Left Atrial Size and Function: Relevance for Clinical Practice
Muraru D.Secondo
;Badano L.Ultimo
2020
Abstract
Left atrial (LA) structural and functional evaluation have recently emerged as powerful biomarkers for adverse events in a variety of cardiovascular conditions. Moreover, noninvasive evaluation of LA pressure has gained importance in the characterization of the hemodynamic profile of patients. This review describes the methodology, benefits and pitfalls of measuring LA size and function by echocardiography and provides a brief overview of the prognostic utility of newer echocardiographic metrics of LA geometry and function (i.e., three-dimensional volumes, longitudinal strain, and phasic function parameters).
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