Diastolic function and cardiovascular events in patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction. Improving risk stratification with left atrial strain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A limited number of studies have examined the prognostic significance of diastolic function in patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in a general population referred for transthoracic echocardiography. Our aim was to assess the association between diastolic function and a combined event in which the left atrium plays a pivotal role, including heart failure (HF), atrial fibrillation (AF) and ischemic stroke. The study sought to determine the incremental value of left atrial reservoir strain (LARS) in risk stratification.

Methods

We performed a retrospective analysis of 364 patients with preserved LVEF and sinus rhythm referred for transthoracic echocardiography and categorized them into four groups based on their diastolic function statu

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Sanchez I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12283624 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature