Atrial Myopathy in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

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Abstract

Atrial myopathy is an underdiagnosed disorder whose pathophysiology is closely related to that of other conditions such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and stroke. Various methods such as electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and magnetic resonance imaging allow us to approximate the diagnosis. However, definite confirmation is made through the pathological study of an atrial myocardium sample. Atrial myopathy is considered an early stage in the development of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, so its detection through various diagnostic studies allows for the diagnosis of heart failure to be made earlier.