Why the study?
Although 2D echocardiographic LA strain provides objective assessment of LA function and prognosis across cardiovascular diseases, basic concepts, clinical advantages, and unresolved issues warranted review.
Design
Review article
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LA assessment may aid diastolic dysfunction evaluation now; leaves open standardized AF and embolism risk use pending validation.
Echocardiographic LA strain is a valuable, sensitive tool for assessing left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and predicting adverse cardiovascular events, though technical standardization remains an unresolved issue.
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