November 9, 2009 (Augsburg, Germany) — Both obesity and hypertension were independently significant risk factors for left atrial (LA) enlargement--a risk factor for atrial fibrillation--in >1000 ...

CT and MRI scans can also be used for diagnosis of left atrial enlargement. Left atrial enlargement is often present in people with high blood pressure. A review of 15 studies over the last 12 ...

Type of sport appears to affect the degree of LA enlargement, Pelliccia et al observe. Competitive cyclists, rowers, and paddlers were more likely to have larger left atria in this study.

Left atrial enlargement (LAE) is when the left side of the heart enlarges or swells, leading to breathlessness, fatigue, and other symptoms. It often affects people with high blood pressure and ...