Atrial septal aneurysm – echocardiographic assessment and clinical relevance Review article
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Atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is a common congenital anomaly with prevalence of 1–2% in general population. In majority of patients with ASA patent foramen ovale might be found. Echocardiography, both transthoracic and transesophageal is major diagnostic tool for diagnosis and assessment of ASA. Clinical relevance of ASA is uncertain. Its potential role in rhythm disturbances and cryptogenic stroke is discussed.
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