The Largest Systematic Review of Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysms: A Comprehensive Analysis of 216 Cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Left atrial appendage aneurysm (LAAA) is a rare cardiac abnormality associated with thromboembolic events and arrhythmias. This systematic review aimed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of literature reports on the demographics, clinical presentation, electrocardiographic and imaging findings, treatment, and outcomes of patients with LAAA.

Methods

A literature search was conducted using the PubMed, MEDLINE, and Scopus databases through September 2025. Only case reports and series explicitly describing LAAA were included. Extracted data included age, sex, clinical symptoms, electrocardiogram (ECG) characteristics, imaging findings, associated cardiac abnormalities, treatment modalities, and outcomes.

Results

A total of 216 cases were included. The mean a

SUBMITTER: Mihali K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12781024 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature