Noninvasive Assessment of Left Atrial Phasic Function in Patients with Hypertension and Diabetes Using Two‐Dimensional Speckle Tracking and Volumetric Parameters

Abstract

Hypertension can lead to abnormal left atrial reservoir and conduit functions, and coexisting diabetes can further impair conduit function. 2DSTE-derived strain and strain rate imaging are sensitive methods for evaluating left atrial phasic function.