RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Clinical Implications of Left Atrial Enlargement: A Review
JF Ochsner Journal
JO Ochsner J
FD O. P. Jindal Global University
SP 191
OP 196
VO 9
IS 4
A1 Dharmendrakumar A. Patel
A1 Carl J. Lavie
A1 Richard V. Milani
A1 Sangeeta Shah
A1 Yvonne Gilliland
YR 2009
UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/9/4/191.abstract
AB Echocardiographically determined left atrial (LA) size has been shown to be a significant predictor of cardiovascular (CV) outcomes. We review the physiology and echocardiographic assessment of LA size and functions and describe the pathophysiologic determinants and clinical implications of LA enlargement. However, despite strong evidence, standardized LA size assessment and generalized applicability of its clinical implications to patient care have yet to be determined. Nevertheless, current findings suggest that echocardiographically determined LA size may become an important clinical risk identifier in preclinical CV disease and should be assessed as a part of routine comprehensive echocardiographic evaluation.