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Biatrial enlargement: an unusual cause of massive cardiomegaly
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A 50-year-old woman presented with complaints of progressive breathlessness and easy fatiguability over the past 2 years. Jugular venous pressure was raised with absence of a wave. Cardiac auscultation revealed two distinct mid-diastolic murmurs at the apex and a left lower sternal border with an ejection systolic murmur at the right second intercostal space. The ECG performed showed atrial fibrillation with a fast ventricular rate. Rate control was achieved with amiodarone infusion and intravenous diuretic therapy was instituted. Chest radiograph (figure 1 …
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