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Spontaneous left atrial haematoma.

J F Delgado Jiménez1, J J Rufilanchas, C Gómez Pajuelo

  • 1S. de Cardiologia, Hospital Doce de Octubre, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain.

International Journal of Cardiology
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of spontaneous left atrial hematoma causing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is presented. Magnetic resonance imaging proved crucial for diagnosis, though atrial fibrillation recurred post-surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia.
  • Left atrial masses can have various etiologies.
  • Spontaneous atrial hematomas are exceptionally rare.