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Atrial Speckle Tracking Echocardiography for Detecting Atrial Fibrillation in Cryptogenic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis
Mohab Hassib1, Kirolos Barssoum1, Ashish Kumar2
1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
Left atrial reservoir strain (LARS) measured by echocardiography may identify cryptogenic stroke (CS) patients at high risk for developing atrial fibrillation (AF). Lower LARS indicates a higher risk of future AF after CS.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Cryptogenic stroke (CS) constitutes a significant portion of ischemic strokes.
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a leading cause of CS, necessitating early detection and risk stratification.
- Identifying patients at high risk for AF post-CS is crucial for timely intervention and stroke prevention.
Conclusions:
- Reduced left atrial reservoir strain (LARS) at presentation is a significant predictor of future AF development in patients with cryptogenic stroke.
- LA speckle-tracking echocardiography shows promise as a tool for risk stratification in CS patients.
- Further research is warranted to validate these findings and establish LARS as a clinical marker for AF risk in CS.
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