Left atrial volume as an independent predictor of exercise capacity in patients with isolated diastolic dysfunction presented with exertional dyspnea

• Main Authors: Nithima Ratanasit, Khemajira Karaketklang, Srisakul Chirakarnjanakorn, Rungroj Krittayaphong, Decho Jakrapanichakul
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. Division of Cardiology
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Open Access article; Left atrial volume; Exercise capacity; Diastolic dysfunction; Dyspnea
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/2663
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Left atrial volume (LAV) and exercise capacity are important prognostic determinants of cardiovascular risk. Exercise intolerance and increased LAV are expected in patients with diastolic dysfunction. While dyspnea is the symptom reported by the patient and considered subjective, exerc...