Association of arterial stiffness with left atrial structure and phasic function: a community-based cohort study

Objectives: Increased arterial stiffness is currently recognized as an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation, although the pathophysiological mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association of arterial stiffness with left atrial (LA) volume and phasic function in a community-based cohort. Methods: We included 1156 participants without overt cardiovascular disease who underwent extensive cardiovascular...