Document Type
Original Article
Abstract
Background: By performing three closely linked functions, the left atrium (LA) plays a central role in regulating the filling of the left ventricle and the overall functioning of the cardiovascular system.
The aim of the work: The objective of this study is the assessment of LA functions and their relation to pulmonary congestive symptoms in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.
Patients and Methods: From January 2023 to September 2023, the Cardiology Department at Bab EL-Sha'riya Hospital, Al-Azhar University, performed this study on fifty patients diagnosed with DCM who sought care at the Outpatient Clinic and Echocardiography Laboratory.
Results: We observed significant associations among NYHA classification, LVD-36 score, METS, and exercise duration in patients with DCM. Significant correlations were seen with LA reservoir strain (r = -0.727, P
Conclusion: To predict pulmonary symptoms in individuals with chronic heart failure, it is important to use 2D echocardiographic parameters, particularly a 2D speckle tracking approach for evaluating left atrial function with a specific focus on reservoir strain function.
Keywords
left atrium; 2D speckle tracking strain; HFrEF; DCM
Subject Area
Cardiology
How to Cite This Article
Abdelmaged, Ali Mohammed Alamin; Fahim, Ahmed Ali Mohamed; Elagmy, Ahmed; and Elagmy, Ahmed Rezk Abu-elyazed
(2024)
"Role of Left Atrial Function as A Predictor of Symptoms for Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy,"
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal: Vol. 5:
Iss.
4, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58675/2682-339X.2349
