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How dangerous is an enlarged left atrium?
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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
Answered 3/2/2019
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Clot: And if there is narrowing of the mitral valve (mitral stenosis) then a larger left atrium increases the risk for clot formation and stroke.
Answered 8/26/2017
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