Pre-eclampsia in 20 women increased ventricular wall thickness (P<0.001) vs 17 healthy controls, but did not significantly alter left atrial mechanical function.
Case-Control (n=37)
Does pre-eclampsia alter left atrial mechanical function compared to healthy pregnancy?
Short-lasting pressure overload in pre-eclampsia does not appear to induce significant changes in left atrial mechanical function.
AIM: To assess the effect of short-term pressure overload on left atrial (LA) mechanical function in pre-eclampsia. METHODS: Twenty women with pre-eclampsia and 17 age-matched healthy pregnant women were included. LA volumes were measured echocardiographically at the time of mitral valve opening (Vmax), onset of atrial systole (p-wave at the electrocardiography = Vp) and mitral valve closure (Vmin) according to the biplane area-length method. RESULTS: The mean age, gestational age, weight and body surface area were similar in pre-eclampsia and controls. The ventricular septal and posterior wall thickness were greater in pre-eclampsia (P < 0.001). There were no significant differences in LA diameter, Vmax, Vmin, Vp, LA-passive emptying volume, LA-passive emptying fraction, LA-active emptying volume, LA-active emptying fraction, conduit volume, LA-total emptying volume and LA-total emptying fraction between the groups. CONCLUSION: Left atrial mechanical function didn't change in pre-eclampsia. We conclude that short-lasting pressure overload is not capable of inducing changes in LA function.
İngeç et al. (Tue,) conducted a case-control in Pre-eclampsia (n=37). Pre-eclampsia vs. Healthy pregnant women was evaluated on Left atrial mechanical function (LA volumes and emptying fractions). Pre-eclampsia in 20 women increased ventricular wall thickness (P<0.001) vs 17 healthy controls, but did not significantly alter left atrial mechanical function.
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