Atrial enlargement refers to a condition where the
left atrium
The atrium ( la, ātrium, , entry hall) is one of two upper chambers in the heart that receives blood from the circulatory system. The blood in the atria is pumped into the heart ventricles through the atrioventricular valves.
There are two at ...
or
right atrium
The atrium ( la, ātrium, , entry hall) is one of two upper chambers in the heart that receives blood from the circulatory system. The blood in the atria is pumped into the heart ventricles through the atrioventricular valves.
There are two at ...
of the heart is larger than would be expected. It can also affect both atria.
Types include:
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Left atrial enlargement
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Right atrial enlargement
References
Cardiomegaly
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