In-depth echocardiographic analysis of left atrial function in healthy adults using speckle tracking echocardiography and volumetric analysis.

Roderick W J van GrootelMihai StrachinaruMyrthe E MentingJackie McGhieJolien W Roos-HesselinkAnnemien E van den Bosch

Published in: Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) (2018)

This study provides normal values for the three phasic functions of the LA, assessed with STE and volumetric function. Our results suggest the need for age-specific reference ranges, and normal values for this cohort have been calculated.

Keyphrases

left atrial
left ventricular
mitral valve
atrial fibrillation
pulmonary hypertension
catheter ablation
computed tomography
heart failure
optical coherence tomography