Surgical treatment of atrial septum lipomatous hypertrophy associated with syncopal attacks.
| Title | Surgical treatment of atrial septum lipomatous hypertrophy associated with syncopal attacks. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2018 |
| Authors | Ampatzidou, F., Koutsogiannidis C-P., Cheva A., Vasiliadis K., & Drossos G. |
| Journal | Ann Card Anaesth |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 319-320 |
| Date Published | 2018 Jul-Sep |
| ISSN | 0974-5181 |
| Keywords | Aged, Atrial Septum, Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Cardiomegaly, Diagnosis, Differential, Echocardiography, Transesophageal, Electrocardiography, Ambulatory, Female, Humans, Lipomatosis, Radiography, Thoracic, Syncope, Treatment Outcome |
| Abstract | Lipomatous hypertrophy of atrial septum (LHAS) is a rare benign cardiac condition characterized by fatty tissue infiltration located in the atrial septum. We presented a rare case of LHAS resulting in recurrent syncopal attacks. |
| DOI | 10.4103/aca.ACA_248_17 |
| Alternate Journal | Ann Card Anaesth |
| PubMed ID | 30052227 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC6078035 |
