Left Atrial Structural Remodelling in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: What Have We Learnt from CMR?

Left Atrial Structural Remodelling in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: What Have We Learnt from CMR?

Left atrial structural, functional and electrical remodelling are linked to atrial fibrillation (AF) pathophysiology and mirror the phrase &#8220;<i>AF begets AF</i>&#8221;. A structurally remodelled left atrium (LA) is fibrotic, dysfunctional and enlarged. Fibrosis is the hallma...

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Main Authors: Mariana Floria, Smaranda Radu, Evelina Maria Gosav, Dragos Cozma, Ovidiu Mitu, Anca Ouatu, Daniela Maria Tanase, Viorel Scripcariu, Lacramioara Ionela Serban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
atrial fibrillation
atrial fibrosis
structural remodeling
cardiac magnetic resonance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/10/3/137

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