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What Is The Purpose Of The Left Atrial Appendage In A Healthy Heart

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Prescott Valley, AZ
February 3
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From what I read the purpose is kind of like a decompression chamber for the left ventricle when left arterial pressure is high. Here is my source. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC17....

Left atrial appendage: structure, function, and role in thromboembolism
Left atrial appendage: structure, function, and role in thromboembolism
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1760793/
February 3
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you Caryn , I,ve been curious for a long time.

February 3
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

kirk, you are welcome. Glad I could help! Hugs🤗

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