Left Atrial Function Measured by cMRI in Heart Failure
Left Atrial Function Measured by cMRI in Heart Failure
Lower LAEF is associated with increasing plasma concentrations of NTproBNP, a higher incidence of AF and a poorer prognosis in patients with HF with or without LVSD. In multivariable models, LAEF and NTproBNP provide similar prognostic information. LAEF might be a useful way to monitor the progression of HF, regardless of the patient's LVEF, and could be a therapeutic target. However, this study should be viewed as of mechanistic rather than clinical importance, as NTproBNP provides similar prognostic information at lower cost and complexity.
Conclusion
Lower LAEF is associated with increasing plasma concentrations of NTproBNP, a higher incidence of AF and a poorer prognosis in patients with HF with or without LVSD. In multivariable models, LAEF and NTproBNP provide similar prognostic information. LAEF might be a useful way to monitor the progression of HF, regardless of the patient's LVEF, and could be a therapeutic target. However, this study should be viewed as of mechanistic rather than clinical importance, as NTproBNP provides similar prognostic information at lower cost and complexity.
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