Left Atrial Dimension

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    Bill Willis
    Last Updated: April 30, 2025

    Left atrial dimension (also known as left atrial volume) reflects the size of the left atrium of the heart. It is used in the assessment of diastolic function (how well the heart relaxes and fills with blood between beats). An increase in left atrial size is associated with increased all-cause mortality and ischemic stroke.

    233 participants in 3 trials

    Examine Database: Left Atrial Dimension

    InterventionGradeEffectDetail
    Sauna
    C
    D-Ribose
    C

    Examine Database References

    1. Sauna - Miyata M, Kihara T, Kubozono T, Ikeda Y, Shinsato T, Izumi T, Matsuzaki M, Yamaguchi T, Kasanuki H, Daida H, Nagayama M, Nishigami K, Hirata K, Kihara K, Tei CBeneficial effects of Waon therapy on patients with chronic heart failure: results of a prospective multicenter study.J Cardiol.(2008-Oct)
    2. Sauna - Kihara T, Biro S, Ikeda Y, Fukudome T, Shinsato T, Masuda A, Miyata M, Hamasaki S, Otsuji Y, Minagoe S, Akiba S, Tei CEffects of repeated sauna treatment on ventricular arrhythmias in patients with chronic heart failure.Circ J.(2004-Dec)
    3. D-Ribose - Omran H, Illien S, MacCarter D, St Cyr J, Lüderitz BD-Ribose improves diastolic function and quality of life in congestive heart failure patients: a prospective feasibility studyEur J Heart Fail.(2003 Oct)