Aneurysm of the left atrium should be considered in patients with supraventricular tachyarrhythmia and a left-sided heart mass, with surgical removal being the treatment of choice.
May support surgical resection for left atrial aneurysm with SVT; leaves open need for confirmatory studies.
A case of aneurysm of the body of the left atrium is reported. Diagnosis of this condition should be considered in patients presenting with supraventricular tachyarrhythmia and a mass on the left side of the heart. Surgery to remove the aneurysm is the treatment of choice.
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