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Early Echocardiographic Predictors for Atrial Fibrillation Propensity: The Left Atrium Oracle.
Matei, Lavinia-Lucia; Popescu, Roxana-Mihaela; Popescu, Andreea Catarina; Balanescu, Șerban Mihai.
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  • Matei LL; Cardiothoracic Medicine Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
  • Popescu RM; Department of Cardiology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, 011461 Bucharest, Romania.
  • Popescu AC; Cardiothoracic Medicine Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
  • Balanescu ȘM; Department of Cardiology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, 011461 Bucharest, Romania.
Rev Cardiovasc Med ; 23(6): 205, 2022 Jun.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39077189
ABSTRACT
Atrial fibrillation (AF) results from structural and electrical remodeling of the atria, primarily of the left atrium (LA); therefore, LA changes, both anatomical and functional are recognized as proarrhythmic markers with a powerful prognostic value. Being widely available and noninvasive, echocardiography is used to monitor LA form and function in clinical practice. Early functional (electrical) remodeling of the LA precedes anatomical alterations. Impaired LA functions and reduced atrial compliance due to atrial fibrosis may be evaluated using novel echocardiographic techniques, such as tissue Doppler analysis and speckle tracking. Functional evaluation of the LA conveys prognostic information about the risk of AF, as the severity of the impairment is an independent predictor of new-onset AF and AF recurrence. However, specific parameters are still investigated for incorporation into algorithms to predict future AF occurrence. The aim of the review is to summarize echocardiographic parameters, their predicting value and applicability in practice.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Rev Cardiovasc Med Asunto de la revista: ANGIOLOGIA / CARDIOLOGIA Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Rumanía Pais de publicación: Singapur
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Rev Cardiovasc Med Asunto de la revista: ANGIOLOGIA / CARDIOLOGIA Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Rumanía Pais de publicación: Singapur