Left atrial volume changes are an early marker of end ‐organ damage in essential hypertension: A multidisciplinary approach to an old problem

ConclusionRT3DE measured LA phasic volumes and mechanical functions are associated with hypertensive EOD, which might serve as a surrogate endpoint for determining cardiovascular mortality and morbidity rates in patients with essential HT.

Source: Echocardiography - October 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Batur Kanar, Beste Ozben, Hatice Selen Kanar, Aysu Arsan, Kursat Tigen Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research