Unlike the left ventricle (LV), the left atrium (LA) has a thin-walled structure and has been
regarded as a simple conduit chamber. However, the unique function of the LA to modulate …

Athlete's heart is typically accompanied by a remodelling of the cardiac chambers induced
by exercise. However, although competitive athletes are commonly considered healthy, they …

Aims Descriptive morphological studies of the normal heart are lacking. Previous autopsy
studies have focused mainly on heart weight. We characterize the normal heart by providing …

BACKGROUND Left atrial (LA) strain is a novel parameter of LA function. However, its
reference value has not been established, and the determining factors for LA strain remain …

Aims The extent to which human immunodeficiency viral (HIV) infection is independently
associated with myocardial disease in the era of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) …

Background Left atrial (LA) size and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are predictors of future
cardiovascular events in high‐risk populations. LA dilatation is a diagnostic criterion for left …

Rationale and objectives Left Atrial (LA) adverse remodeling is an important predictor of
morbidity and mortality in several cardiovascular (CV) diseases. Our goals were to quantify …

Athlete's heart results from physiological adaptations to the increased demands of exercise,
and left atrial (LA) enlargement (LAE) is a fundamental component. However, LAE occurs in …

Background There are significant sex and age differences in left ventricular (LV) remodeling
that may lead to disparity in outcomes when used to inform the timing of aortic regurgitation …

Background Few studies have examined the reference value of the left ventricular structure
and function in preterm infants. This study was designed to establish a point-of-care …