Objective Atrial fibrillation (AF) often progresses from paroxysmal AF (PAF) to more permanent forms. To improve personalised medicine, we aim to develop a new AF progression risk prediction model in ...

Left atrial (LA) enlargement is a risk factor for ischemic stroke. 1,2 LA anteroposterior diameter by 2D echocardiography (Echo-LAE) is commonly used for evaluating the LA size but has limitations ...

Background: Occlusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is thought to reduce the risk of thromboembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation. Objective: To examine the LAA and its relationship ...

The left atrioventricular coupling index (LACI) has emerged as a novel and transformative biomarker in cardiovascular research, addressing long-standing limitations in traditional cardiac function ...

Objectives We investigate how early adult and 20-year changes in modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (MRF) predict left atrial dimension (LAD) at age 43–55 years. Methods The Coronary Artery Risk ...

Migrated Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device, Treated by Removal and Placement of New Device ...

Complex Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion With a Combination of Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder, Amplatzer Vascular Plug and Vascular Coil ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of stroke and there has been much interest in the underlying mechanisms leading to this higher risk of thrombus formation. The latter risk correlates with ...

Left atrial volume and volume change during the heart cycle were determined and compared with left ventricular stroke volume and forward, or effective, stroke volume in 57 patients who were grouped as ...

Nevertheless, in patients with late atrial arrhythmia recurrence, 20% showed also non-PV triggers in redo procedures (6). In some patients, fibrotic atrial cardiomyopathy and left atrial substrate ...