Left atrial strain, embolic stroke of undetermined source, and atrial fibrillation detection.

Zubair BashirEdward W ChenShuyuan WangLiqi ShuEric D GoldsteinMaheen RanaNarendra KalaXing DaiDaniel MandelPhinnara HasMing-Xing XieTao WangJohn B DickeyAthena PoppasJames SimmonsChristopher SongShadi YaghiPhilip G Haines

Published in: Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) (2024)

Reduced LA strain is associated with ESUS occurrence and AF detection in ESUS patients. Therefore, quantification of LA strain in ESUS patients may improve risk stratification and guide secondary prevention strategies.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
left atrial
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
heart failure
catheter ablation
mitral valve
patient reported