Cardiac Vignette: Giant Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm

Heart, Lung & Circulation
Gary C H GanSuzanne Eshoo

Abstract

The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a vestigial structure located in the postero-lateral aspect of the left atrium. Aneurysmal enlargement of the LAA is pathological and can predispose to adverse events, including myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation and systemic thromboembolism. The condition is rare and usually isolated, occurring in the absence of other cardiac defects. In this cardiac vignette, we describe a case of giant left atrial appendage in a middle aged female presenting with chest pain and explore the natural history, different investigative modalities as well as issues in clinical management of this condition.

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