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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