Background Although the assessment of left atrial (LA) mechanics has been reported to
refine atrial fibrillation (AF) risk prediction, it doesn't completely predict AF recurrence. The
potential added role of right atrial (RA) function in this setting is unknown. Accordingly, this
study sought to evaluate the added value of RA longitudinal reservoir strain (RASr) for the
prediction of AF recurrence after electrical cardioversion (ECV). Methods We retrospectively
studied 132 consecutive patients with persistent AF who underwent elective ECV. Complete …

Background In patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), left atrial (LA) mechanics has
been reported to be important to predict recurrences after cardioversion. However, the
potential additive role of right atrial (RA) function in this setting remains to be tested.
Accordingly, the aims of our study was to assess the added role of right atrial reservoir
longitudinal strain (RARS) for prediction of AF recurrence after electrical cardioversion.
Methods we prospectively studied 130 (mean age 69±14, 55% men) consecutive patients …