Affiliation:
1. 1Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases “Dedinje,” Belgrade, Serbia
2. 2 University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
Abstract
Abstract
Idiopathic dilatation of the right atrium is a rare condition with an unknown etiology. It is characterized by a significant enlargement of the right atrium without the presence of other valvopathies, intracardiac shunts, or pulmonary hypertension. This report presents the case of a 50-year-old woman with a significantly enlarged right atrium that was identified at birth; however, a definitive diagnosis was made later in life. The patient did not have any genetic diseases. Through the help of regular follow-up, anticoagulant therapy, previous radio-frequency ablation, and antiarrhythmic medications, she was able to carry a pregnancy to full term and live a regular life.
Publisher
Texas Heart Institute Journal
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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