Assessment of right atrial appendage function and incidence of right atrial thrombi in atrial fibrillation

RIGHT ATRIAL MYXOMA

A case of right atrial myxoma in a 5 year old male is presented. The Patient was admitted in the pediatric department with systemic manifestations. Myxoma was incidentally diagnosed.

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation originating from giant right atrial appendage aneurysm.

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation originating from giant right atrial appendage aneurysm Zhi Fang1†, Ling Zeng2†, Yuhua Chen1†, and Kaijun Cui3* Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China; Department of Intensive Care Unit, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China; and Depa...

Atrial Premature Contractions Arising from the Right Atrial Appendage

A Semi-Automated Algorithm for Segmentation of the Left Atrial Appendage Landing Zone: Application in Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Procedures

Background: Mechanical occlusion of the Left atrial appendage (LAA) using a purpose-built device has emerged as an effective prophylactic treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke and a contraindication for anticoagulation. A crucial step in procedural planning is the choice of the device size. This is currently based on the manual analysis of the “Device Landing Zone” fr...

Giant right atrial thrombi treated with thrombolysis.

The present report describes giant atrial thrombi that were treated with thrombolysis in a community hospital. Two patients with giant atrial thrombi whose treatment involved complications are presented. Both patients developed cardiogenic shock and were treated unsuccessfully with thrombolysis. Because thrombolysis of giant thrombi may be ineffective, patients in this situation may require sur...