Giant Cardiac Myxoma as a Cause of Stroke
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Cardiac myxomas are the most common primary intracardiac tumors and are histologically benign. However, they are potentially dangerous because of the risk of systemic embolism. Echocardiography is the key diagnostic tool for atrial myxomas, allowing for the identification of the tumor, as well as determining its location, shape, size, and connections with adjacent cardiac structures. Surgical resection is curative in most patients, with tumor relapse and recurrent embolism being relatively rare.
Source: JACC Case Reports
Authors: Nuno Cotrim, Ana Rita Veiga, Bruno Castilho, Marisa Peres, Vítor Martins
Language: English
Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $850
OpenAlex ID: W4405519822