Left atrial enlargement refers to dilation of the left atrium which occurs from multiple disease states that can chronically increase the left atrial pressure. These include congestive heart ...
When left atrial enlargement occurs, it takes longer for cardiac action potentials to travel through the atrial myocardium; thus, the P wave also lengthens. Therefore, the criteria for diagnosing ...
Here’s a selection of what readers have asked this week… Q: A CHEST X-ray found that I have an enlarged heart. I asked if this meant I could have a heart attack at any time but was told I ...
It is important to try to understand why you have an enlarged heart then any necessary treatment can be started if required. The medical term for an enlarged heart is cardio-megaly, and it can be ...
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