Left atrial function by cardiac computed tomography is a predictor of heart failure and cardiovascular death

ConclusionCCTA-derived LA function is a predictor of HF hospitalization or CV death, independent of clinical risk factors, LA volume, and LV systolic function.Key Points•Left atrial function can be automatically derived from cardiac CTA scans.•Cardiac CTA-derived left atrial function is a predictor of hospitalization for heart failure and cardiovascular death.•Evaluation of left atrial function could be useful in identifying patients at risk of heart failure.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research