Relation of Left Atrial Dysfunction to Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease (from the Heart and Soul Study)

In conclusion, LA dysfunction is an independent risk factor for stroke or TIA, even in patients without baseline AF.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - March 5, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jonathan M. Wong, Christine C. Welles, Farnaz Azarbal, Mary A. Whooley, Nelson B. Schiller, Mintu P. Turakhia Tags: Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances Source Type: research