Abstract Reference

Unique Identifier

93318478

Authors

Walter T. Kosling S. Krosse B. Mochalski M. Heidrich L.

Title

[Congenital aneurysm of the left atrial wall. A case report]. [German]

Source

Zeitschrift fur Kardiologie. 82(5):332-6, 1993 May.

Abstract

An intrapericardial aneurysm of the left atrial wall in a 28-year-old man is reported. This is a rare congenital anomaly. The patients are usually identified by clinical signs, when complications such as cardiac arrhythmias and systemic embolism occur. Clinical findings including the ECG are non-specific. Cardiomegaly and unusual configuration of the heart are consistantly found, but are not pathognomonic. The diagnosis is usually confirmed by angiocardiography. Echocardiography, computed tomography and/or MRI can contribute to the diagnosis. Operation seems to be indicated if complications are to be avoided.

MeSH Subject Headings

Adult
Case Report
Echocardiography
English Abstract
*Heart Aneurysm/cn [Congenital]
Heart Aneurysm/di [Diagnosis]
Heart Aneurysm/pp [Physiopathology]
Heart Aneurysm/su [Surgery]
*Heart Atrium/ab [Abnormalities]
Heart Atrium/pp [Physiopathology]
Heart Atrium/su [Surgery]
Heart Catheterization
*Heart Defects, Congenital/di [Diagnosis]
Heart Defects, Congenital/pp [Physiopathology]
Heart Defects, Congenital/su [Surgery]
Hemodynamics/ph [Physiology]
Human
Male
Tomography, X-Ray Computed




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