Article: [Possible predictors of stroke in patients with atrial microfibrillation].
2023 Volume 63, Issue 5, Page(s) 40–46
Abstract: Background Very short-lasting episodes of AF-like activity (micro-AF) may be precursors of undiagnosed silent episodes of atrial fibrillation. In this study, we examined the relationship between increased left atrial sphericity index (LASI) and stroke ...
Abstract | Background Very short-lasting episodes of AF-like activity (micro-AF) may be precursors of undiagnosed silent episodes of atrial fibrillation. In this study, we examined the relationship between increased left atrial sphericity index (LASI) and stroke in patients with micro-AF.Material and Methods A total of 100 consecutive patients with micro-AF enrolled in this study. The histories, cranial magnetic resonance, and computed tomography images of these patients were scanned from the hospital database. The patients were divided into two groups according to whether or not they had a stroke. LASI was calculated as a fraction of the left atrial maximum volume to the left atrial volume of the sphere in a 4‑chamber view. Atrial electromechanical delay (AEMD) intervals were calculated from the atrial wall and atrioventricular valve annulus levels by using tissue Doppler imaging (TDI). These two groups were compared in terms of stroke predictors.Results A history of stroke was present in 25 (25 %) patients diagnosed with micro-AF (Group 1). 75 patients did not have stroke (Group 2). There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of left atrial lateral wall electromechanical delay (LA lateral AEMD) times, left atrial volume index (LAVI), and left atrial sphericity index (LASI). Findings: LAVI, 40.9±3.72 vs. 29.9±3.84, p<0.001; LASI, 0.84±0.07 vs. 0.66±0.07, p<0.001; LA lateral AEMD, 77.2±4.85 vs. 66.5±3.66, p<0.001.Conclusions Stroke precautions should be taken in patients with micro-AF. New predictive indexes should be given importance. Changes in LASI, LAVI and LA lateral AEMD values may be a predictor of stroke in patients with micro AF. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Atrial Fibrillation ; Heart Atria ; Atrial Appendage ; Hospitals ; Stroke |
Language | Russian |
Publishing date | 2023-05-31 |
Publishing country | Russia (Federation) |
Document type | English Abstract ; Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 131029-x |
ISSN | 0022-9040 |
ISSN | 0022-9040 |
DOI | 10.18087/cardio.2023.5.n2158 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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