A CASE OF GIANT LEFT ATRIUM DUE TO A FAILED MITRAL VALVE ANNULOPLASTY
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)33359-3
Abstract: Giant Left Atrium (GLA) is defined as cardiac-thoracic ratio on Chest X-ray (CXR) of greater than or equal to 0.7 or Left atrium (LA) diameter greater than 8 cm by a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE). GLA… read more here.
Keywords: mitral valve; giant left; left atrium; case giant ... See more keywords
Giant left ventricular rhabdomyoma treated successfully with everolimus: case report and review of literature
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951118000598
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Intracardiac rhabdomyomas can cause severe ventricular dysfunction and outflow tract obstruction. Case report A term newborn infant with antenatal diagnosis of giant left ventricle rhabdomyoma presented with cardiac failure and duct-dependent systemic circulation… read more here.
Keywords: treated successfully; rhabdomyoma; giant left; left ventricular ... See more keywords
Removal of a giant left ventricular thrombus after myocardial infarction due to dissection of left anterior descending artery.
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivx020
Abstract: Left ventricular thrombus is a frequent complication after myocardial infarction and is associated with high risk for arterial embolic complications. In addition to oral anticoagulation, surgical thrombectomy may be a promising treatment for large and… read more here.
Keywords: giant left; myocardial infarction; ventricular thrombus; left ventricular ... See more keywords
Concomitant Left Atrial Reduction in Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease with Giant Left Atrium
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DOI: 10.1097/imi.0000000000000559
Abstract: Objective The giant left atrium is a frequent finding with rheumatic heart disease. The enlarged left atrium was found to be a risk factor for early mortality and postoperative higher thromboembolic events, but its management… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; disease; mitral valve; giant left ... See more keywords
Management of massive thrombus formation in a giant left atrium
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.13103
Abstract: A 51-year-old female was admitted with cardiac cachexia, right and left heart failure, and pulmonary and peripheral edema. A chest X-ray showed cardiomegaly, pulmonary edema, and right and left pleural effusions (Figure 1). Her electrocardiogram… read more here.
Keywords: management massive; thrombus formation; giant left; left atrium ... See more keywords
Surgical resection of giant left ventricular fibromas in children
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.13212
Abstract: Primary cardiac tumors in infancy and childhood are rare and usually benign. We report two children with giant left ventricular fibromas and discuss their surgical management. read more here.
Keywords: resection giant; surgical resection; giant left; fibromas children ... See more keywords
Endoventricular Pericardial Patch Repair of a Giant Left Posterior Ventricular Aneurysm
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DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12455
Abstract: Background/Aim: Left ventricular aneurysms are complications following acute myocardial infarction. Left posterior left ventricular aneurysms occurring in a submitral position constitute a minor entity, and those leaving the mitral apparatus intact are extremely rare. Case… read more here.
Keywords: pericardial patch; left posterior; giant left; endoventricular pericardial ... See more keywords
Giant left atrial myxoma causing acute ischemic stroke.
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DOI: 10.2217/fca-2022-0104
Abstract: Atrial myxomas are primary cardiac tumors which may cause ischemic stroke. The authors present a case of a 51-year-old man admitted to the emergency department with right-sided hemiplegia and aphasia caused by ischemic stroke. 2D… read more here.
Keywords: giant left; myxoma; left atrial; atrial myxoma ... See more keywords