Atrial cardiomyopathy refers to structural and electrical remodelling of the atria, which can
lead to impaired mechanical function. While historical studies have implicated atrial …

There is increasing evidence to suggest that atrial fibrillation is associated with a heightened
risk of dementia. The mechanism of interaction is unclear. Atrial fibrillation-induced cerebral …

Background Atrial cardiopathy is a proposed mechanism of embolic stroke of undetermined
source (ESUS). Left atrial (LA) strain may identify early atrial cardiopathy prior to structural …

Background Hemostasis within the left atrial appendage (LAA) is a common cause of stroke,
especially in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Although LAA flow provides insights into …

Introduction: A patent foramen ovale (PFO) may coexist with other potential embolic sources
(PESs) in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS), leading to difficulty in …

Thromboembolism is a possible consequence of underlying atrial cardiopathy, which can
occur even before the onset of atrial fibrillation. Our objective was to examine the …

Ischemia with nonobstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA) is increasingly recognized as
a significant cause of angina, myocardial remodeling, and eventually heart failure (HF) …

Context Complex left atrial appendage (LAA) morphology is increasingly associated with
cryptogenic ischemic stroke as compared to cardioembolic stroke due to atrial fibrillation …

Stroke prevention following successful catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation remains a
controversial topic. Oral anticoagulation is associated with a significant reduction in stroke …

Aims Embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) results in significant morbidity. A left
atrial (LA) myopathy is implicated in a proportion of these patients. We hypothesized that LA …