Left atrial size and function in a South Asian population and their potential influence on the risk of atrial fibrillation.

James O NeillPeter P SwobodaSven PleinMuzahir H Tayebjee

Published in: Clinical cardiology (2018)

South Asians have reduced LA volumes and a proportionally smaller heart size in comparison to Caucasians. Smaller LA size may protect against the development of AF by reducing the risk of reentrant circuit formation and atrial fibrosis development.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
left atrial
catheter ablation
oral anticoagulants
left atrial appendage
mitral valve
heart failure
direct oral anticoagulants
left ventricular
percutaneous coronary intervention
climate change
acute coronary syndrome
human health
liver fibrosis