Atrial enlargement explained

Specialty:	cardiology
Types:	Left atrial enlargement Right atrial enlargement
Diagnosis:	electrocardiogram

Atrial enlargement refers to a condition where the left atrium or right atrium of the heart is larger than would be expected. It can also affect both atria.^[1]

Types include:

• Left atrial enlargement
• Right atrial enlargement

Notes and References

1. Web site: ECG Learning Center - An introduction to clinical electrocardiography. library.med.utah.edu.