Background Increased body mass index (BMI) leads to blood volume increase and left atrial enlargement (LAE). It is not known ...

The left atrium serves as a critical reservoir, conduit and contractile chamber within the cardiac cycle, and its size reflects both pressure and volume changes in the left ventricle. Enlargement of ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

A left atrial appendage closure is a procedure your doctor may recommend if: you have atrial fibrillation (also known as AF or AFib) or you are not a good candidate for taking blood thinner medication ...

For patients with atrial fibrillation, the use of oral anticoagulant therapy to prevent stroke is limited by the risk of bleeding. Left atrial appendage closure is considered for patients who are ...