Left atrial enlargement (LAE) is when the left side of the heart enlarges or swells, leading to breathlessness, fatigue, and other symptoms. It often affects people with high blood pressure and ...

The mitral valve is positioned between the heart’s left atrium and ventricle. It opens to allow blood to flow into the left ventricle and closes to prevent backflow into the left atrium.

Diastolic dysfunction occurs when the left ventricular myocardium is non-compliant and not able to accept blood return in a normal fashion from the left atrium. This can be a normal physiologic ...

A research team from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified a strong predictor of ischemic stroke and ...

Objective Our objective was to evaluate the effects of long-term reduced training on the left atrium (LA) in elite endurance ...

The left-hand side pumps oxygenated blood around the body. Each side of the heart consists of an atrium and a ventricle which are two connected chambers. The atria (plural of atrium) are where the ...

then to the left and right bundle branches, and finally to the ventricular muscle. Abnormalities can occur anywhere on that route; patients can be born with additional connections between the atrium ...

A research team from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified a strong predictor of ischemic stroke and ...

Connie Bowling, a 75-year-old deaf patient from Forsyth County, received a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in March ...

Dear Doctors: I am a 47-year-old woman in good health. I exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet. At my physical, I was surprised when my doctor said I have A-fib. I have never felt anything ...