Why the study?
To evaluate the ability of novel LA strain parameters to discriminate patients with HFpEF from individuals with risk factors for HFpEF.
Do novel left atrial strain parameters accurately diagnose elevated LVEDP and HFpEF in patients with risk factors for HFpEF?
Do novel left atrial strain parameters accurately diagnose elevated LVEDP and HFpEF in patients with risk factors for HFpEF?
Novel left atrial strain parameters, particularly LA stiffness index, provide good diagnostic accuracy for identifying HFpEF and estimating LVEDP, potentially improving current diagnostic criteria.
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Novel LA strain parameters may aid HFpEF discrimination but should not change practice; leaves open need for validation.
Ma et al. (2022) studied this question.
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