Left atrial function to identify patients with atrial fibrillation at high risk of stroke: new insights from a large registry

ConclusionThe assessment of LA reservoir strain and PA-TDI on echocardiography after initial CHA2DS2-VASc scoring provides additional risk stratification for stroke and may be useful to guide decisions regarding anticoagulation for patients upon first diagnosis of AF.
Source: European Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research