Figure 1

Quantification of left atrial strain and strain rate. Left atrial function comprised three components: reservoir function; conduit function; and booster pump function. Total strain (a) and peak positive strain rate (SRt) correspond to reservoir function. Passive strain (b) and peak early negative strain rate (SRp) correspond to conduit function. Active strain (c) and peak late negative strain rate (SRa) correspond to booster pump function.