Assessment of left atrial function using electro-anatomic mapping and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging

本研究旨在使用一种新的成像技术，心脏磁共振成像，来评估心房颤动心律异常患者的心室结构、功能和血流。心房颤动是最常见的心律异常，是澳大利亚中风的重要原因。这项研究可能为我们提供更好的工具来评估房颤患者中风的风险，并允许有针对性的预防策略。

This study aims to use a novel imaging technique, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, to assess the structure, function and blood flow of the heart chambers in patients with a heart rhythm abnormality called atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm abnormality and is a significant cause of stroke in Australia. This study may provide us with better tools to assess the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation and allow targeted preventive strategies.