Left atrium and the imaging of atrial fibrosis: catch it if you can!
Τίτλος | Left atrium and the imaging of atrial fibrosis: catch it if you can! |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Tan, T. C., Koutsogeorgis II. D., Grapsa J., Papadopoulos C., Katsivas A., & Nihoyannopoulos P. |
Journal | Eur J Clin Invest |
Volume | 44 |
Issue | 9 |
Pagination | 872-81 |
Date Published | 2014 Sep |
ISSN | 1365-2362 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Atrial Appendage, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Remodeling, Cardiac Imaging Techniques, Fibrosis, Heart Atria, Humans, Myocardium |
Abstract | Atrial fibrillation is a sustained arrhythmia commonly encountered in clinical practice. It has a high prevalence among the elderly and contributes significantly to the global socio-economic burden. Among many risk factors predisposing to atrial fibrillation is left atrial remodelling and wall fibrosis. Frequently, pathological left atrial wall remodelling and fibrosis results in low atrial compliance and elastance significantly increase the risk of developing permanent atrial fibrillation. We reviewed all literature which employs imaging and left atrial fibrosis and we present all available imaging modalities. Current imaging tools may play a role in the detection of atrial fibrosis, hence providing valuable information for risk stratification and management of patients with atrial fibrillation. |
DOI | 10.1111/eci.12305 |
Alternate Journal | Eur. J. Clin. Invest. |
PubMed ID | 25066356 |