Giant left atrium: a condition that is rarely seen today
- Authors: Fattouch, K; Sampognaro, R; Coppola, G; Corrado, E; Borruso, E; Novo, S; Ruvolo, G
- Publication year: 2008
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/56727
Abstract
Today, giant left atrium is a condition that is rarely observed in clinical practice and diagnosis can be missed. It is prevalent in patients with rheumatic heart disease that has decreased considerably in industrialized countries in the last two decades. However, the immigration flow in the current era can revive its incidence