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Inverted left atrial appendage developing after mitral valve replacement surgery

Year: 2024

Type: book-review

Abstract: An inverted left atrial appendage (ILAA) is a rare occurrence after cardiac surgery and can be misinterpreted as a left atrial thrombus , mass, or vegetation. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) used post-operatively is useful in detailed visualization of the left atrium and any abnormality within it. We present a case in which a patient developed an ILAA post mitral valve replacement (MVR) and was diagnosed using TEE. We want to emphasize the importance of TEE post-operatively and that differentials for a left atrial mass must include ILAA, especially after cardiac surgery. This can help in preventing unnecessary anticoagulation and the need for surgical revision.

Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine Interesting Cases

DOI: 10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100046

Authors: Abdul Rasheed Bahar, Paawanjot Kaur, Manmohan Singh, Shaun Cardozo

Institutions: Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $900

OpenAlex ID: W4403317279

Cites: 12

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