Giant left atrium is a rare but hemodynamically significant condition primarily associated with rheumatic mitral valve disease that requires specific management.
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Supports awareness of giant left atrium in rheumatic mitral disease; leaves open prospective data on optimal management.
Giant left atrium is a rare condition, with a reported incidence of 0.3%, and following mainly rheumatic mitral valve disease. Although rheumatic heart disease represents the main cause of giant left atrium, other etiologies have been reported. Giant left atrium has significant hemodynamic effects and requires specific management. In this review, we present two cases, discuss the different definitions, etiologies, clinical presentation and management modalities.
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