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March 18, 2026JACC Case ReportsOpen Access

Dysphagia Megalatriensis From Massive Left Atrial Enlargement

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DGDhruva GovilLRLeonardo S. Romero-BarajasPWPaul Weber

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Overview

Case report reveals esophageal compression from left atrial enlargement, suggesting cardiac evaluation is vital.

Key Points

  • The study aims to highlight dysphagia megalatriensis caused by massive left atrial enlargement and its implications.
  • Case report of a patient presenting with dysphagia
  • Clinical assessment to differentiate from primary esophageal disease
  • Emphasis on cardiac evaluation for accurate diagnosis
  • Identification of esophageal compression linked to cardiac enlargement
  • Successful recognition of the underlying cardiac issue leading to effective therapy
  • Enhancement of knowledge on rare presentations of esophageal symptoms

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Govil et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba423c4e9516ffd37a23f0https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107515
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