Atrial Electromechanical Properties in Coeliac Disease

Atrial Electromechanical Properties in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

“…It is not always necessary for the development of AF and EMD. In the absence of LA enlargement, both AF and EMD may occur . Therefore, the presence of additional factors may cause AF susceptibility other than LA dilatation, such as atrial inflammation and fibrosis or shortening of action potential duration .…”

“…Our results were consistent with this report, but we have found an increased inter‐ and intraatrial EMD both in remission and in active period of disease. In addition, we also found comparable results with other inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as celiac disease, psoriasis, which were reported to increase atrial EMD …”

“…In addition, we also found comparable results with other inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as celiac disease, psoriasis, which were reported to increase atrial EMD. 43,44,46 Conclusions: In this study, we found that EMD increased in patients with IBD, but a greater amount of patients in active period of disease. In light of abovementioned findings, IBD and its inflammatory milieu seem to be a risk factor for AF.…”

“…In the absence of LA enlargement, both AF and EMD may occur. [42][43][44] Therefore, the presence of additional factors may cause AF susceptibility other than LA dilatation, such as atrial inflammation and fibrosis or shortening of action potential duration. 45 We may hypothesize that atrial conduction delay occurs in the tissue levels before atrial structural changes.…”

Assessment of Atrial Electromechanical Delay and Left Atrial Mechanical Functions in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

“…No prior study has evaluated LA electromechanical functions in patients with UC. However, in an investigation evaluating patients with celiac disease, an inflammatory and autoimmune disorder of the intestinal system, AEMD durations were shown to be increased in patients with celiac disease, and AEMD and duration of disease were shown to be associated, similar to the results in our study . Also, increased AEMD durations were found in autoimmune disorders with intensive systemic inflammation such as psoriasis vulgaris, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, ankylosing spondylitis, and systemic lupus erythematosus in comparison with control groups …”