Left atrial contractile strain

1. Left atrial contractile strain is associated with atrial fibrillation in humans (HR 1.26 per 1 SD decrement, 95% CI 1.04-1.52).

   “LASct (HR per 1SD decrement 1.26, 95% CI 1.04-1.52)”

   HumansPer 1 SD decrement; multivariable-adjusted analysis, without competing-risk adjustmentleft atriumMedian 8.3 years

   Prognostic associations of left atrial strain with major adverse cardiovascular events and atrial fibrillation: Data from the Akershus cardiac examination (ACE) 1950 study

   International journal of cardiology·13 Oct 2026

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