Left atrium

What does "Left atrium" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The left atrium is one of the four main parts of the heart. It's a chamber that receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs. After the left atrium fills up, it sends the blood to the left ventricle, another part of the heart. From there, the blood is pumped to the rest of the body.

Confusing Medical Report?

BaluMed makes medicine understandable! Our extensive medical report explanation 'translates' complex medical terms from MRI findings and discharge summaries into easily understandable language. With a combination of artificial intelligence and medical expertise, we offer quickly available and reliable information.

  • Extensive. Summary, explanation per section, glossary.
  • Fast & Reliable. Doctor-reviewed, receive today.
  • Privacy. Documents are automatically anonymized.
  • Multilingual. English or German.