Российский кардиологический журнал (Apr 2015)
GIANT LEFT ATRIUM WITH MECHANICAL MITRAL PROSTHESIS, SMALL PARAVALVULAR LEAK AND DISLOCATED PACEMAKER ELECTRODE
Abstract
Giant left atrium (GLA) is defined as those measuring larger than 8 cm and are typically found in patients who have rheumatic mitral valve disease with severe regurgitation. GLA is a rare condition, with a reported incidence of 0,3%.The patient usually presents with complaints of shortness of breath and/or dysphagia. The correct diagnosis of GLA is at times not possible through the routine chest roentgenogram and may require echocardiography, computerized tomography or cardiac MRI to reach a diagnosis. GLA is associated with complications such as heart failure, valvular heart disease, dislocations of electrode. Patients with GLA are candidates for surgical/catheter interventional treatment at any age.
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