Evaluation of Left Atrial (LA) Metrics in Cardioembolic Stroke Patients According to Burden of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

This study aimed to evaluate left atrial (LA) metrics in CES in sinus rhythm (SR) (Group 1), paroxysmal (PAF) (Group 2), and persistent AF (Group 3). Consecutive CES patients presenting with index stroke to this tertiary hospital were evaluated; no prior AF and in-hospital telemetry determined patients as SR, PAF, or persistent AF (n=30/group). Comprehensive transthoracic echocardiogram evaluated LA metrics.

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Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: A. Clark, A. Ferkh, L. Stefani, A. Duggins, S. Nagaratnam, P. Brown, K. Duong, N. Panglinan, L. Thomas Source Type: research