Thymic cyst-induced left atrial compression associated with atrial fibrillation: a unique case report

European Heart Journal - Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alex David Sotomayor-Julio, Mauricio Velásquez, Luz Fernanda Sua, Carlos Vesga, Pablo Perafán
DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytag129
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Abstract

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent and sustained arrhythmia in adults, with an estimated global prevalence of 37.5 million cases in 2017. While it primarily affects elderly individuals with structural heart disease (prevalence >10% after age 80), it can also occur in younger individuals, albeit with a much lower prevalence (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac tumors and thrombi Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
European Heart Journal - Case Reports
Volume
10
Issue
10
Pages
ytag129–ytag129
Publication date
26 February 2026
Language
EN