E/e ʹ ratio and left atrial area are predictors of atrial fibrillation in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

ConclusionsAn E/eʹ ratio ≥ 17, as an expression of left ventricular filling pressures with impact on the left atrium, and left atrial area ≥28 cm2 are strong predictors of AF in patients with HCM.

Source: Echocardiography - March 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Juan Pablo Costabel, Enrique Galve, Mar ía Terricabras, Clara Ametrano, Ricardo Ronderos, Adrian Baranchuk, Arturo Evangelista, Gustavo Avegliano Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research