Speckle echocardiographic left atrial strain and stiffness index as predictors of maintenance of sinus rhythm after cardioversion for atrial fibrillation: a prospective study

Speckle echocardiographic left atrial strain and stiffness index as predictors of maintenance of sinus rhythm after cardioversion for atrial fibrillation: a prospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Echocardiographic left atrial (LA) strain parameters have been associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) in prior studies. Our goal was to determine if strain measures [peak systolic longitudinal strain (LAS) and stiffness index (LASt...

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Main Authors: Shaikh Amir Y, Maan Abhishek, Khan Umar A, Aurigemma Gerard P, Hill Jeffrey C, Kane Jennifer L, Tighe Dennis A, Mick Eric, McManus David D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Subjects:
Arrhythmia
Echocardiography
Strain
Stiffness
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/10/1/48

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