February 1, 1975ThoraxOpen Access

Congenital intrapericardial aneurysms of the left atrium.

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Why the study?

Does surgical excision of congenital intrapericardial aneurysms of the left atrium prevent systemic emboli and atrial arrhythmias?

Population

1 patient with congenital intrapericardial aneurysm/diverticulum of the left atrium, and a review of 16…

Design

Case_report

Follow-up

14 months

Authors

UTUdho ThadaniUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center WWW WhitakerUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences DWD A WatsonLeeds General Infirmary

Discussion

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Implication

Single-case symptom freedom post-excision; leaves open whether surgery prevents emboli or arrhythmias in congenital left atrial aneurysms.

Structured PICO

Does surgical excision of congenital intrapericardial aneurysms of the left atrium prevent systemic emboli and atrial arrhythmias?

Population

1 patient with congenital intrapericardial aneurysm/diverticulum of the left atrium, and a review of 16 previously reported cases

Intervention

Surgical excision of the aneurysm

Outcome

Symptom resolution and prevention of systemic emboli and atrial arrhythmias

Surgical excision of congenital intrapericardial aneurysms of the left atrium is recommended to prevent systemic emboli and medically resistant atrial tachyarrhythmias.

Cite This Study

Thadani et al. (1975) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9289bfcfe2d75514a5f857 https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.30.1.102

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Implication

Single-case symptom freedom post-excision; leaves open whether surgery prevents emboli or arrhythmias in congenital left atrial aneurysms.

Congenital intrapericardial aneurysms of the left atrium.

Discussion

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Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

Congenital intrapericardial aneurysms of the left atrium.

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

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