Prognostic Value of Left Atrial Size and Functional Indices Measured by 3-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: LA indices measured by 3DSTA had greater prognostic power for future MACE than 2DE. In particular, 3DSTA-derived LAEmpF has the potential to be a valuable prognostic tool in clinical settings.
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Source: Circulation Journal - February 13, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tsujiuchi M, Yamauchi T, Ebato M, Maezawa H, Nogi A, Ikeda N, Mizukami T, Nagumo S, Iso Y, Nakadate T, Kokaze A, Suzuki H Tags: Circ J Source Type: research