Left atrial appendage aneurysm enlarged in the neonatal period.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122003985
Abstract: We describe a newborn with a congenital left atrial appendage aneurysm. The aneurysm size did not change prenatally. However, it rapidly enlarged after birth. MRI was useful for assessing the aneurysm extent and exact size,… read more here.
Keywords: appendage aneurysm; left atrial; aneurysm enlarged; atrial appendage ... See more keywords
Prenatal Diagnosis of a Right Atrial Appendage Aneurysm: Case Report and Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787066
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Congenital malformations of the right atrium are rare heart defects with only a few cases described prenatally. Early diagnosis of these anomalies is becoming increasingly important for proper follow-up and due to the… read more here.
Keywords: appendage aneurysm; appendage; atrial appendage; literature ... See more keywords
Prenatally diagnosed left atrial appendage aneurysm with various postnatal imaging investigations: A case report.
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DOI: 10.1111/echo.15192
Abstract: A congenital left atrial appendage aneurysm (LAAA) is a rare cardiac malformation, that is, usually diagnosed in adulthood. It is rarely diagnosed prenatally. In most cases, surgical resection is recommended soon after the diagnosis has… read more here.
Keywords: prenatally diagnosed; appendage aneurysm; report; atrial appendage ... See more keywords
A Giant Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm With Incessant Atrial Tachycardia
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DOI: 10.1111/jce.16529
Abstract: Left atrial appendage aneurysm (LAAA) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly that involves the progressive dilatation of the left atrial appendage (LAA), predisposing the patient to serious complications such as atrial tachyarrhythmias, life‐threatening systemic thromboembolism,… read more here.
Keywords: appendage aneurysm; giant left; atrial appendage; left atrial ... See more keywords
Left atrial appendage aneurysm: a descriptive systematic review of 177 cases
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DOI: 10.1186/s12872-024-04323-x
Abstract: The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a distinct structure with unique developmental and structural characteristics. The LAA is involved in the formation of intra-atrial thrombi, particularly in patients with conditions such as atrial fibrillation and… read more here.
Keywords: appendage aneurysm; systematic review; atrial appendage; left atrial ... See more keywords
Giant Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm in a 6-Year-Old Girl with a Prothrombotic Genetic Predisposition: A Case Report and Literature Review
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics15162070
Abstract: Background: The term ‘left atrial appendage aneurysm’ (LAAA) has been recognized since 1962, when it was first described. It is an exceedingly rare pathology that can affect both adults and children. Often asymptomatic, it may… read more here.
Keywords: report; left atrial; appendage aneurysm; case ... See more keywords