The Decrease in Peak Atrial Longitudinal Strain in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation as a Practical Parameter for Stroke Risk Stratification

Decreased peak atrial longitudinal strain (LA strain) derived from two-dimensional speckle tracking is frequently observed in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and associated with the risk of ischemic stroke.

Source: Heart Rhythm - December 28, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jo-Nan Liao, Tze-Fan Chao, Chung-Lieh Hung, Shih-Ann Chen Source Type: research