Huge Left Atrium Accompanied by Normally Function- ing Prosthetic Valve
Giant left atria are defined as those measuring larger than 8 cm and are typically found in patients who have rheumatic mitral valve disease with severe regurgitation. Enlargement of the left atrium may create compression of the surrounding structures such as the esophagus, pulmonary veins, respirat...
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| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2015-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Tehran University Heart Center |
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| Online Access: | https://jthc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jthc/article/view/366 |