High blood pressure (BP) at ages of 40-43 years was associated with an increased left atrial (LA) contractile strain at ages of 62-65 years in men, but not in women. In men, higher BP in the early 40s ...
Left atrial appendage occlusion is a generally safe and effective procedure to lower the risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. It closes or blocks off the left atrial appendage of the ...