Double density sign of left atrial enlargement

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

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Patient Data

Age: 85 years
Gender: Male

Double density along the right heart border. Sternotomy wires and mitral annuloplasty ring.

Case Discussion

Nice example of enlargement of the left atrium causing a double density of the right heart border.

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