Why the study?
Left atrial appendage aneurysm is a rare cardiac disease with potentially life-threatening complications, where early surgical intervention is currently recommended to prevent adverse outcomes.
This case report and literature review emphasizes the importance of recognizing left atrial appendage aneurysms to facilitate early surgical intervention and prevent life-threatening complications.
Supports individualized LAAA management in symptomatic adults; extends sparse case literature but leaves optimal timing open.
Background: Left atrial appendage aneurysm (LAAA) is a rare cardiac disease with potentially life-threatening complications such as systemic thromboembolism, atrial tachyarrhythmia and cardiac dysfunction. Currently, early surgical intervention is recommended as the most suitable treatment to prevent these complications. Case introduction: In this case report, we describe a 58-year-old female patient admitted to the hospital with the main symptoms of active dyspnea and recurrent palpitations for 3 years, which had worsened for a week prior to presentation. The relevant literature was also reviewed to summarize the clinical features of LAAA and physical examination and diagnostic work-ups for patients, including those with no apparent symptoms. These findings will provide valuable information for further treatment options and facilitate necessary intervention measures to prevent serious complications.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Li et al. (2024) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: