Impairment of left atrial function and cryptogenic stroke: Potential insights in the pathophysiology of stroke in the young

ConclusionA stepwise reduction in measures of LA function was appreciated between controls, young stroke and paroxysmal AF groups. This may indicate dynamic LA remodelling occurring in the young stroke population and suggest a shared causal mechanism for stroke development in this group. LA strain may further refine the risk for cardioembolic stroke.
Source: IJC Heart and Vasculature - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research