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What Does It Mean Or Indicate When It Say The
Question: what does it mean or indicate when it say the left atrium is dialated
Brief Answer:
I would explian as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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Regarding your question, I would explain that a dilated left atrium is a condition when this heart chamber is enlarged above the mean range values for the age and body mass.
There are several causes that may stay behind, like persistent and uncontrolled hypertension, a valvular dysfunction (aortic or mitral valve), arrhythmia (like atrial fibrillation), dilated cardiomyopathy, ischemic heart disease, chronic pericardial inflammation, myocarditis, etc.
As you see, there is a large list that may explain such an issue; so before thinking about a specific etiology it is necessary to perform a careful medical history interview and additional lab tests (like cardiac ultrasound, complete blood count, thyroid hormones level, cardiac enzymes, PCR, ESR, etc.)
You should discuss with your doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explian as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on - Ask a Doctor - service!
Regarding your question, I would explain that a dilated left atrium is a condition when this heart chamber is enlarged above the mean range values for the age and body mass.
There are several causes that may stay behind, like persistent and uncontrolled hypertension, a valvular dysfunction (aortic or mitral valve), arrhythmia (like atrial fibrillation), dilated cardiomyopathy, ischemic heart disease, chronic pericardial inflammation, myocarditis, etc.
As you see, there is a large list that may explain such an issue; so before thinking about a specific etiology it is necessary to perform a careful medical history interview and additional lab tests (like cardiac ultrasound, complete blood count, thyroid hormones level, cardiac enzymes, PCR, ESR, etc.)
You should discuss with your doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ive had some tests done, EKG, STRESS TEST, 48 Holter Monitor, blood tests, thyroid, all came back normal. Should i still be concerned, shall i see a cardiologist?
Brief Answer:
Opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Glad to see everything has resulted OK!
But, before concluding on possible cardiac structure abnormalities, a cardiac ultrasound is necessary.
Regards,
Opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Glad to see everything has resulted OK!
But, before concluding on possible cardiac structure abnormalities, a cardiac ultrasound is necessary.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is that the same as a electrocardiogram?
Brief Answer:
Not the same!
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
No, it's not the same! ECG registers the surface electrical impulses originated from the heart, while cardiac ultrasound visualizes cardiac structure by utilizing ultrasounds. It is more specific for detecting any real cardiac chamber enlargements.
Greetings,
Dr. Iliri
Not the same!
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
No, it's not the same! ECG registers the surface electrical impulses originated from the heart, while cardiac ultrasound visualizes cardiac structure by utilizing ultrasounds. It is more specific for detecting any real cardiac chamber enlargements.
Greetings,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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