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[[Image:left_atrial_enlargement.jpg|thumb| Left atrial enlargement]] | [[Image:left_atrial_enlargement.jpg|thumb| Left atrial enlargement]] | ||
[[Image:LAE.png|thumb| Left atrial enlargement with ECG.]] | [[Image:LAE.png|thumb| Left atrial enlargement with ECG.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:LAE-v1.png|thumb| Left atrial enlargement as seen in lead V1.]] | ||
[[Image:LAE_12lead.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:LAE_12lead.jpg|thumb| Left atrial enlargement as seen on a 12 lead ECG]] | ||
Left atrial enlargement is often seen in mitral valve insufficiency, resulting in backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium and subsequent incresed local pressure. | Left atrial enlargement is often seen in mitral valve insufficiency, resulting in backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium and subsequent incresed local pressure. | ||
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