Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
Effects of Pulmonary Vein Isolation on Left Atrial Hemodynamic and Mechanical Function: Insights from Advanced and Emerging Echocardiographic Parameters in Responders and Non-Responders
By Jonasz Kozielski, Monika Olczyk and Marek Szołkiewicz.
Abstract
Background
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with progressive remodeling of the left atrium (LA). Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is an established rhythm-control strategy; however, its long-term impact on LA mechanical and hemodynamic function remains insufficiently defined.
