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Congenital giant left atrial appendage aneurysm: a case report.

Authors :
Yan Chen
Yun Mou
Li-Jun Jiang
Shen-Jiang Hu
Chen, Yan
Mou, Yun
Jiang, Li-Jun
Hu, Shen-Jiang
Source :
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 3/16/2017, Vol. 12, p1-5. 5p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

<bold>Background: </bold>Congenital left atrial appendage aneurysm (LAAA) is a rare cardiac anomaly with potentially serious complications, including life-threatening systemic thromboembolism, atrial tachyarrhythmia, and cardiac dysfunction. Currently, early surgical intervention is generally recommended to prevent these complications.<bold>Case Presentation: </bold>We present a case of congenital giant LAAA in a female patient who successfully completed pregnancy and underwent caesarean section with no obvious complications. Surgical resection of the LAAA was performed 3 years later, at the onset of chest pain resulting from compression of adjacent cardiac structures by the LAAA.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>Surgical resection is recommended for the majority of patients with LAAA because of potential LAAA-related severe outcomes. However, clinical monitoring may be an optional strategy for asymptomatic patients without intra-atrial thrombus or other complications. Precise evaluation with echocardiography and brain magnetic resonance imaging is valuable for the subsequent management of LAAA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17498090
Volume :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
122026630
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-017-0576-6