What are the causes of left atrial enlargement

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Recently, I went to the hospital for physical examination, and the results showed that the left atrium was enlarged, and I didn't feel uncomfortable in other places. Results the physical examination report showed that the left atrium was enlarged, which made me a little confused. So, what are the causes of left atrial enlargement?

What are the causes of left atrial enlargement

The first reason is: left ventricular hypertrophy itself is not a disease, but often a precursor of heart disease. Left ventricular hypertrophy can be a natural response of myocardium to aerobic exercise and strength training, and also a pathological response to cardiovascular disease and hypertension. However, it can be caused by increased cardiac afterload or myocardial disease.

The second reason is: visceral enlargement usually belongs to cardiomyopathy, primary and secondary, primary is dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, secondary is mainly due to a variety of known diseases, such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, lung disease, hyperthyroidism, etc. Heart enlargement should be treated with drugs for myocardial injury, such as Yudan Rongxin pill.

The third reason is: left ventricular enlargement or hypertrophy is common in coronary heart disease, ischemic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, chronic myocarditis and so on. Rongxin pill can be used to correct the myocardial damage caused by enlargement of hypertrophic myocardium, control the progress of the disease, and improve the resulting arrhythmia.

matters needing attention

First of all, we should find out the cause of left heart enlargement and treat it. At ordinary times, we should pay more attention to rest, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and use drugs rationally under the guidance of doctors.