Key result
Left atrial volume assessment by 2D echocardiography significantly underestimates volumes compared to other modalities, though it remains the most established method for prognostic data.
Different imaging modalities for assessing left atrial volume are not interchangeable, and while 2DE underestimates volumes, it currently provides the most robust prognostic data.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
2DE should remain the clinical default for LA volume prognostication; leaves open standardization and interchangeability across modalities.
Boyd et al. (2014) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease. Left atrial volume measurement (2DE, 3DE, CMR, CT) was evaluated. Left atrial volume assessment by 2D echocardiography significantly underestimates volumes compared to other modalities, though it remains the most established method for prognostic data.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: