Left Atrial Size and Left Atrial Volume Index as Predictors of Atrial High-Rate Episodes.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-2025
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Recent studies have shown that atrial high-rate episodes (AHREs) are associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes, including an increased risk of stroke, cardiovascular mortality, and future atrial fibrillation. Despite efforts to identify predictors for AHRE, the relationship between left atrial morphology and AHRE remains unclear.
METHODS: We systematically reviewed MEDLINE and EMBASE from inception to May 2024 to assess the association between left atrial morphology, measured as left atrial diameter (mm) and left atrial volume index (LAVI, mL/m
RESULTS: A total of 18 cohort studies were included in the meta-analysis. The results showed that patients with AHRE had significantly higher left atrial diameter and LAVI compared to those without AHRE. The pooled mean difference for left atrial diameter was 2.19 mm (95% CI: 1.11-3.28; I
CONCLUSIONS: Our study demonstrated that patients with AHRE had greater left atrial diameter and LAVI than those without AHRE. Further research is needed to clarify the underlying mechanism.
Volume
48
Issue
6
First Page
569
Last Page
577
ISSN
1540-8159
Published In/Presented At
Wattanachayakul, P., Srikulmontri, T., Kulthamrongsri, N., Lo, K. B., Kewcharoen, J., & Mainigi, S. (2025). Left Atrial Size and Left Atrial Volume Index as Predictors of Atrial High-Rate Episodes. Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE, 48(6), 569–577. https://doi.org/10.1111/pace.15197
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
40298300
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article