Keywords: Arrhythmia, Arrhythmia
Motivation: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is linked to myocardial fibrosis, but the role of pericardial fat and left atrial volume is unclear.
Goal(s): To explore correlations between pericardial fat, left atrial volume, and fibrosis in AF patients and evaluate their potential as early biomarkers.
Approach: 3D LGE CMR and CT measured left atrial volume, pericardial fat, and fibrosis. Regression analyses assessed their correlation with AF.
Results: Epicardial fat and left atrial volume are significant AF markers, with stronger correlations in AF patients. Persistent AF showed a correlation between epicardial fat and fibrosis.
Impact: These findings highlight the role of pericardial fat and left atrial volume in AF progression, improving early detection and management, and emphasizing the use of imaging techniques for better diagnosis and understanding of AF pathophysiology.
How to access this content:
For one year after publication, abstracts and videos are only open to registrants of this annual meeting. Registrants should use their existing login information. Non-registrant access can be purchased via the ISMRM E-Library.
After one year, current ISMRM & ISMRT members get free access to both the abstracts and videos. Non-members and non-registrants must purchase access via the ISMRM E-Library.
After two years, the meeting proceedings (abstracts) are opened to the public and require no login information. Videos remain behind password for access by members, registrants and E-Library customers.
Keywords