Publication Date

11-1-2023

Journal

The Texas Heart Journal

DOI

10.14503/THIJ-23-8192

PMID

38111176

Publication Date(s)

November 2023

Language

English

PMCID

PMC10751474

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

12-19-2023

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-Print

Published Open-Access

yes

Keywords

Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Anti-Arrhythmia Agents, Dilatation, Pathologic, Heart Atria

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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