Figures
Figure.1 Contrasted CT image of the heart. (A) CT scan
showing the giant size of LAAA and the communication between LAAA and
LA. (B) CT scan revealing that LAAA was much larger than the
LV.
(LAAA: Left atrial appendage aneurysm; LA: Left atrium; LV: Left
ventricular)
Figure.2 Contrasted MRI image of the heart. (A) MRI
scan showing the giant size of LAAA and the communication between LAAA
and LA. (B) MRI scan revealing that LAAA was much larger than
the LA and LV.
(LAAA: Left atrial appendage aneurysm; LA: Left atrium; LV: Left
ventricular)
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