Aneurysm of the Left Atrial Appendage

Krishnamoorthy, Kavassery Mahadevan

doi:10.1159/000063109

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“…10,24-26 Fibrosis of the endocardium or myocardium is a common histopathological finding in a thin walled aneurysm. 47,55,56 CT with or without contrast and MRI may be used as an adjunct for better definition of anatomy, studying the relationship of LAAA with neighboring structures and confirming alternate diagnoses and associated congenital anomalies. 20,22,[27][28][29][30] Clinical Feature and Diagnosis: Palpitations and or dyspnea are the most common symptoms associated with LAAA.…”

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“…TEE is also useful in the detection of intra-atrial and or left atrial appendage thrombi. 47,55,56 CT with or without contrast and MRI may be used as an adjunct for better definition of anatomy, studying the relationship of LAAA with neighboring structures and confirming alternate diagnoses and associated congenital anomalies. 57,58 Angiocardiography, [57][58][59][60][61][62] and radionuclide scintigraphy, [48][49][50]63 used in the past are rarely needed for the diagnosis or evaluation of LAAA.…”

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Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm: A Systematic Review of 82 Cases

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Aneurysm of left atrial appendage is rare and often an incidental diagnosis during echocardiography. It is important to recognize this entity since it is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality by predisposing to atrial tachyarrhythmia and thromboembolism. Surgical resection is the standard of treatment in the current literature. Medical management is directed toward the treatment of thromboembolism and atrial tachyarrhythmia.

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