Response by Bak et al to Letter Regarding Article, “Left Atrial Strain Predicts Cardiac Outcomes in Moderate Aortic Stenosis”

Key Points

• This response addresses inquiries regarding the association of left atrial strain with cardiac outcomes in patients with moderate aortic stenosis.
• Analyzed data from the original article regarding left atrial strain measurements and cardiac outcomes.
• Reviewed prior research on echocardiography and its implications in aortic stenosis.
• Confirmed that left atrial strain serves as a significant predictor of adverse cardiac events in moderate aortic stenosis.