Question 1

what are the symptoms of left atrial enlargement?

Accepted Answer

Left atrial enlargem: Left atrial enlargement itself has no symptoms. If there is pathology like mitral insufficiency or mitral stenosis associated with left atrial enlargement, the symptoms are produced by the physiology of the pathologic lesion.

Question 2

bilateral atrial enlargement on routine ekg (normal  sinus rhythm).no symptoms.gp said was of no concern.should i see a cardiologist?what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This can be something serious. Consult a cardiologist.

Question 3

my 16 year old daughter had ecg test done she was having symptoms of dizzness and feeling faint and feeling sick like the ecg test showed possible right atrial enlargement otherwise normal ecg what does this mean ?

Accepted Answer

: There may be a cardiac condition, including post COVID-19 syndrome. The heart function should be evaluated and an ECHO may be helpful in determining the cause. Pulmonary hypertension and a Pulmonary embolism should also be considered. Please discuss with your physician and watch for signs of shortness of breath and dizziness.

Question 4

i'm healthy, no symptoms, good blood work - ecg abnormal "unconfirmed" left atrial enlargement & left ventricle hypertrophy - upon physical exam dr. says all is good - ecg must be inaccurate? should i worry? is this possible?

Accepted Answer

: Worrying is not the answer. You may consider consulting a cardiologist to ensure that nothing meaningful is being missed. The cardiologist would repeat the ECG, if needed.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

healthy normal bp & blood, ecg abnormal "unconfirmed" left atrial enlargement, incomplete rbbb, left ventricular hypertrophy, nonspecific t wave abnormal. i have no symptoms. dr. says all is good. should i be worried & get further tests or ignore?

Accepted Answer

: In general trust your Dr who knows you. If not get second opinion from someone who can see you and look at ECG etc. We cannot answer in a meaningful way given we have not seen you or studies.

Question 6

8pm one ecg sinus arrhythmia long qt interval next morning 10am sinus rhythm probable left atrial enlargement symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, sometimes nausea and palpitations, thyroid hypertension normal w medication?

Accepted Answer

: You need to see your MD or a Cardiologist for proper diagnosis and treatment

Question 7

how dangerous is an enlarged left atrium?

Accepted Answer

The size is : Not the problem, the issue is what caused it to become large. Significant mitral regurgitation is a possibility as is hypertension. An enlarged left atrium increases the risk for atrial fibrillation. See your doctor

Question 8

how dangerous is it to have both the left and right atrium enlarged?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the cause and the size of the chambers.

Question 9

what are the health risks of having an enlarged right atrium?

Accepted Answer

Atrial enlargement: An enlarged atrium can predispose one to development of cardiac dysrhythmias like atrial fibrillation and can be caused by factors such as lung disease. A cardiologist can advise you further.

Question 10

echo: 'markedly enlarged l-atrium & r-atrium'; 'moderately-severe enlarged r-ventricle'...where does "markedly" fall on the 'scale' (mild/moderate/sev?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal echo - markedly: Markedly is not specifically as defined of a size terminology as mild, mild-to-moderate, moderate, mod-to-severe, severe.
Typically would use markedly as a severe range descriptor.

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What are the symptoms of left atrial enlargement?

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Bilateral atrial enlargement on routine ekg (normal sinus rhythm).no symptoms.gp said was of no concern.should i see a cardiologist?what could it be?

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My 16 year old daughter had ecg test done she was having symptoms of dizzness and feeling faint and feeling sick like the ecg test showed possible right atrial enlargement otherwise normal ecg what does this mean ?

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I'm healthy, no symptoms, good blood work - ecg abnormal "unconfirmed" left atrial enlargement & left ventricle hypertrophy - upon physical exam dr. says all is good - ecg must be inaccurate? should i worry? is this possible?

A member asked:

Healthy normal bp & blood, ecg abnormal "unconfirmed" left atrial enlargement, incomplete rbbb, left ventricular hypertrophy, nonspecific t wave abnormal. i have no symptoms. dr. says all is good. should i be worried & get further tests or ignore?

A member asked:

8pm one ecg sinus arrhythmia long qt interval next morning 10am sinus rhythm probable left atrial enlargement symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, sometimes nausea and palpitations, thyroid hypertension normal w medication?

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How dangerous is an enlarged left atrium?

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How dangerous is it to have both the left and right atrium enlarged?

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What are the health risks of having an enlarged right atrium?

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Echo: 'markedly enlarged l-atrium & r-atrium'; 'moderately-severe enlarged r-ventricle'...where does "markedly" fall on the 'scale' (mild/moderate/sev?

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