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Idiopathic Dilatation of the Right Atrium: Diagnosis and Management
Ljiljana Rankovic-Nicic1, Milica Dragicevic-Antonic1, Goran Loncar1,2
1Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje," Belgrade, Serbia.
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.
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