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72.5 in, 158 lb, 33 yo male. echo done 2 years ago, normal, 3.2 cm left atrium, just had another one, was normal, 4.00 cm left atrium. why different?

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Depends when: in the cardiac cycle the "thickness" is measured BOTH are NORMAL (within this variation) Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 6/13/2016

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A member asked:

72.5 in, 158 lb, 33 yo male. echo done 2 years ago, normal, 3.2 cm left atrium, just had another one, was normal, 4.00 cm left atrium. why different?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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