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Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm.

Saeid Hosseini¹, Arash Hashemi², Sedigheh Saedi²

¹Heart Valve Disease Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Summary

Left atrial appendage aneurysms (LAAA) are rare, potentially causing serious cardiac events. This case highlights surgical management in an older adult, emphasizing diagnosis and prognosis through literature review.

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Area of Science:

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Vascular Surgery

Background:

Left atrial appendage aneurysms (LAAA) are exceedingly rare cardiac conditions.
Typically diagnosed incidentally or following thrombotic events and tachyarrhythmias in younger adults.

Observation:

A 68-year-old woman presented with atypical chest pain, dyspnea, and palpitations.
The patient was diagnosed with a left atrial appendage aneurysm.

Findings:

Surgical aneurysmectomy was performed under cardiac arrest with cardiopulmonary bypass.
The case underscores the importance of considering LAAA in older patients with relevant symptoms.

Implications:

This case contributes to understanding the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of LAAA.
Highlights the potential for surgical intervention in elderly patients with LAAA.
Emphasizes the need for comprehensive literature review for rare cardiovascular conditions.