Spontaneous rupture of right cardiac atrium: report of two cases and review of literature / 解放军医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the clinical features of spontaneous rupture of the right cardiac atrium. Methods Two cases of spontaneous rupture of right cardiac atrium were reported, and related literature was reviewed. Results Spontaneous rupture of the right cardiac atrium which was a rare disease, presented symptoms including stifling sensation in the chest, chest pain and symptoms of cardiac tamponade. The diagnosis should be differentiated with by ultrasonic examination and CT from cardiac infarction, cardiac rupture caused by external injury and dissecting aneurysm of aorta. Conclusion Spontaneous rupture of right cardiac atrium is rare disease, and an early diagnosis and prompt operation are necessary.