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Sep 28, 2026

Cardiologist discovers new heart structure called left atrial septal pouch

Dr. Subramaniam Krishnan, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Sutter Health in Sacramento, has identified a previously unknown anatomical structure in the human heart by careful observation, challenging the century-old assumption that cardiac anatomy was fully understood.

Sep 28, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪Subsequent anatomical studies conducted after 2010 found the left atrial septal pouch present in approximately one-third of adult human hearts.
  • ▪Preventive cardiology advances include improved imaging, a deeper understanding of inherited risks like lipoprotein(a), and new treatments for cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity.
  • ▪Gross human anatomy remains a fertile field for major medical discoveries

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