In:
Echo Research and Practice, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 1, No. 1 ( 2014-09), p. K5-K8
Abstract:
Right atrial appendage aneurysms (RAAAs) are rarely encountered. If symptomatic, they present with atrial arrhythmias or embolic events. Surgical resection is indicated for symptomatic patients. We describe a 65-year-old man presenting with palpitation for 6 months. Electrocardiogram showed atrial flutter. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a large thin-walled cystic mass anterior to right ventricular outflow tract, which was confirmed to be a giant RAAA by contrast transoesophageal echocardiography and later by contrast-enhanced computerised tomography. The patient underwent electrocardioversion, following which he remained in sinus rhythm and was asymptomatic during the 3 months follow-up period. Learning points RAAA can present with atrial flutter. Transoesophageal contrast echocardiography is the most valuable non-invasive tool in diagnosis of RAAA. Although computed tomography scan is not necessary for establishing the diagnosis, it may provide useful information regarding the structural anatomy.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2055-0456
,
2055-0464
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2014
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2777997-X
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