Increased left atrial stiffness in patients with atrial fibrillation detected by left atrial speckle tracking echocardiography

Conclusions Patients with AF have increased LA stiffness in comparison with that of the control subjects and it is higher in persistent than paroxysmal AF. LA volume and LV filling pressure are independent predictors of LA stiffness.
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research