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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia, affecting 2% to 4% of the population and linked to significant morbidity and mortality.
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Left atrial (LA) remodeling, particularly LA volume, is a critical predictor of AF, but the role of LA function in AF prediction is less understood.
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Contrast-enhanced cardiac CT provides precise 3D measurements of LA volume and function, enhancing the evaluation of LA remodeling.
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The study aims to determine if LA functional parameters offer additional predictive value for AF beyond clinical risk factors and LA volume.
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Statistical analyses, including Cox regression, will assess the relationship between LA function and the incidence of AF in patients without prior AF.
