What causes dilated left atrium?
What causes dilated left atrium? Health conditions most commonly associated with the enlargement of the left atrium include high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, mitral valve dysfunction, and left ventricle problems. These conditions can produce elevated left atrial pressures, elevated left atrial volume, or both—leading to LAE. Can pregnancy cause left atrial enlargement? The increased blood volume and increased heart rate that occur during pregnancy can make symptoms of mitral stenosis get worse. The left atrium can become bigger and cause a rapid, irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. Is left atrial enlargement serious? Left atrial enlargement can be mild, moderate...