Different Approaches to Left Atrial Volume Indexation and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Death in a Population With High Prevalence of Obesity: The Strong Heart Study | Synapse
May 14, 2026Journal of the American College of Cardiology1 citations
Different Approaches to Left Atrial Volume Indexation and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Death in a Population With High Prevalence of Obesity: The Strong Heart Study
This research aims to investigate how different methods of left atrial volume indexation relate to cardiovascular disease and death risk, particularly in obese individuals.
Analyzed data from the Strong Heart Study cohort with a focus on left atrial volume indexation techniques.
Population predominantly comprised individuals with high obesity prevalence.
Evaluated cardiovascular outcomes and mortality rates in relation to left atrial volume measures.
Increased left atrial volume index was significantly associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk, with an odds ratio of 1.5 (95% CI, 1.2-1.9, p<0.01).
Participants with higher left atrial volume index showed a mortality increase, reflecting a strong correlation with obesity-related health issues.
Different indexation methods yielded varied results but consistently indicated elevated cardiovascular risks.