Giant left atrial appendage aneurysm: A case of mistaken identity.

Left atrial appendage (LAA) aneurysm is a rare condition that can be congenital or acquired. Most cases are discovered incidentally. However, the most frequent clinical presentations include supraventricular tachycardias and systemic embolization.

Heart disease in older women. Gender differences affect diagnosis and treatment.

Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in women over age 50 in the United States. Significant differences exist between men and women in the prevalence, incidence, and treatment outcomes of cardiovascular disease, particularly coronary artery disease. The presenting features of coronary artery disease may very between men and women, and the diagnostic evaluations of such symptoms may differ based solely on gender.