Why the study?
The study aimed to determine the effects of normal pregnancy on left atrial mechanics using 2-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography.
How does normal pregnancy affect left atrial mechanics as measured by 2-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography?
Population
47 healthy women with singleton pregnancies
Comparison
Each trimester vs postpartum at 6 months
Design
Prospective longitudinal study
Follow-up
Postpartum at 6 months
Authors
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Transient LA strain decline in healthy pregnancy recovers postpartum; leaves open utility for detecting dysfunction in gestational hypertension or preeclampsia.
How does normal pregnancy affect left atrial mechanics as measured by 2-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography?
Normal pregnancy is associated with a transient decrease in left atrial reservoir and pump function strains that recover by 6 months postpartum.
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