Phase left atrial strain in young and middle-aged male volunteers without cardiovascular disease
Abstract
Aim. To investigate the relationship between phase left atrial (LA) strain components using the speckle tracking echocardiography (STE), traditional parameters of left ventricular diastolic function, and age in male volunteers without cardiovascular disease. Material and methods. Data from 331 male volunteers was analyzed. The study included 167 volunteers (mean age 40,7±7,9 years) without cardiovascular disease or obesity. Group I (n=86) included individuals aged ≤40 years; group II (n=81) >40 years. STE was used to assess left atrial reservoir strain (LASr). Results. According to the correlation analysis, in the general group, relationships were found between age and LASr (r=-0,243; p=0,002), age and left atrial conduit strain (LAScd) (r=-0,455; p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPY AND PREVENTION
- Volume
- 25
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 4501–4501
- Publication date
- 14 March 2026
- Language
- EN