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  1. The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a pouch-like projection from the main body of the left atrium12345. It is located in the atrioventricular sulcus in close proximity to the left circumflex artery, the left phrenic nerve, and the left pulmonary veins1. The LAA is a structurally complex and functional organ that contributes to cardiac haemodynamic changes and volume homeostasis through both its contractile properties and neurohormonal peptide secretion4.
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    The left atrial appendage, also known as left auricle, is a pouch-like projection from the main body of the left atrium, which lies in the atrioventricular sulcus in close proximity to the left circumflex artery, the left phrenic nerve, and the left pulmonary veins.

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    The left atrial appendage is an extension of the left atrium; part of the left border of the heart’s anterior surface; overlaps the root of the pulmonary artery (pulmonary trunk).

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    Your left atrial appendage (LAA) is a small pouch on your heart’s left atrium, where blood normally flows in and out. AFib is an irregular heartbeat that is caused by irregular electrical signals in your heart, which can lead to blood clots in your LAA. Blood clots can travel through your blood stream and cause a stroke.

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    For many years, the left atrial appendage (LAA) was considered a dormant embryological remnant; however, it is a structurally complex and functional organ that contributes to cardiac haemodynamic changes and volume homeostasis through both its contractile properties and neurohormonal peptide secretion.

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    Your left atrial appendage is a small pouch, shaped like a windsock, found in the top left of your heart (the left atrium). Like your appendix, your left atrial appendage doesn’t really have a clear role to play in your body.

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    What are the morphologies of left atrial appendage?
    There are several well-described left atrial appendage morphologies. The LAA classification system has its basis on the shape, the relationship of the LAA to the left superior pulmonary vein, length from the ostium to apex, number of lobes, angle of the fist bend formed by the primary lobe, and the distance from the first bend to the LAA orifice.

    Anatomy, Thorax, Heart Left Atrial Appendage

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    What are the signs of an enlarged heart?

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    An enlarged heart, also known as cardiomegaly, may not always have obvious symptoms. However, some people with an enlarged heart may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain or discomfort, swelling in the legs or abdomen, irregular heartbeats or palpitations, and dizziness or fainting. These symptoms may occur due to the heart's reduced ability to pump blood effectively. If you experience any of these symptoms, it's important to seek medical attention to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
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    Does a left atrial appendage have a function?
    This appendage in one of your heart’s upper chambers doesn’t have a function. What is left atrial appendage closure? Left atrial appendage closure is a surgical or minimally invasive procedure to seal off your left atrial appendage (LAA), a small sac in the muscle wall of your left atrium (top left chamber of your heart).

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    Where is the left atrial appendage located?
    The left atrial appendage is often described as a small ear-shaped outpouching of the muscular wall of the left atrium. It lies anteriorly in the atrioventricular sulcus, close to the left circumflex artery, phrenic nerve, and pulmonary veins.

    Anatomy, Thorax, Heart Left Atrial Appendage

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    When does the left atrial appendage develop?
    The left atrial appendage develops during the fourth week of embryonic development as a remnant of the embryonic left atrium (LA), which forms during the third week of gestation. This development contrasts with the rest of the LA cavity, which develops as an outgrowth of the pulmonary veins.

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    Can a left atrial appendage be placed at Johns Hopkins?
    Johns Hopkins is currently the only center in the mid-Atlantic region offering LARIAT as an option. Patients who have had prior cardiac surgery are not candidates for this procedure. A CT scan will need to be performed to make certain that the left atrial appendage is not too large or has an unusual location that precludes placement of this device.

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    Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAA) - Cleveland Clinic

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    Anatomy, Thorax, Heart Left Atrial Appendage

    Sep 4, 2023 · The left atrial appendage is often described as a small ear-shaped outpouching of the muscular wall of the left atrium. It lies anteriorly in the …

    • Author: Yingyot Arora, Michael P. Soos
    • Published: 2023/09/04
    • Publish Year: 2020
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    Left atrial appendage: structure, function, and role in

    Nov 1, 1999 · The left atrial appendage (LAA) is derived from the left wall of the primary atrium, which forms during the fourth week of embryonic …

    • Author: N M Al-Saady, O A Obel, A J Camm
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    • Publish Year: 1999
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    Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure | Froedtert & MCW

    The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a small pouch extending off the side of your left atrium in the heart that can act as a decompression chamber when atrial pressure is high. While everyone has an LAA, the size and anatomy varies, as …

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    Watchman Implant Procedure: Preparation, Recovery

    Aug 9, 2023 · The Watchman procedure is a surgery in which a small device is permanently implanted into the heart to close the left atrial appendage (LAA) in order to prevent blood clots from escaping.

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    Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO): Procedure and Devices

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    Left Atrial Appendage Closure - St Vincent's Heart Health

    What is a left atrial appendage closure? Left atrial appendage closure is a procedure which closes off the opening of your left atrial appendage. Your left atrial appendage is a small pouch, shaped like a windsock, found in the top …

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    Antithrombotic Management After Left Atrial …

    May 16, 2023 · Left atrial appendage closure is an alternative to chronic oral anticoagulation to prevent embolic events related to nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. After device implantation, antithrombotic treatment is prescribed to prevent …