Hemodinamically significant extrinsic compression of the left atrium by nonaneurysmatic segment of descending aorta
Gulhane Medical Journal, cilt.46, sa.1, ss.69-72, 2004 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 46 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2004
- Dergi Adı: Gulhane Medical Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.69-72
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Computerized Tomography, Descending Aorta, Echocardiography, Left Atrial Compression
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Left atrial compression by adjacent structures or digestive organs can be a clinically significant cause of hemodynamic compromise. Although echocardiography enables the clinicians to make a differential diagnosis successfully in most cases, computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging can provide valuable and complementary information to make the diagnosis clear. We present a case of non-aneurysmatic segment of descending aorta compressing the left atrium that could cause atrial fibrillation, hemodynamic compromise and pulmonary congestion.