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Case Reports
. 2012 Feb;3(1):41-44.
doi: 10.4021/cr145w. Epub 2012 Jan 20.

Atrial Myxoma: A Case Presentation and Review

Ronny Cohen  1 , Gagandeep Singh  2 , Derrick Mena  2 , Christine A Garcia  3 , Pablo Loarte  2 , Brooks Mirrer  1
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Case Reports

Atrial Myxoma: A Case Presentation and Review

Ronny Cohen et al. Cardiol Res. 2012 Feb.

Abstract

Myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumors, most frequently found in the left atrium. We present a case of an atrial myxoma. An in-depth review of atrial myxoma is presented, examining the important clinical symptoms and diagnostic indicators. The treatment of atrial myxoma is then discussed, with an emphasis on current therapies. An extensive literature review has been performed to present a comprehensive review of the causes, pathophysiology of atrial myxoma.

Keywords: Atrial myxoma.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
A: EKG showed atrial fibrillation with RVR at 135 bpm; B: EKG (post-op)
Figure 2
Figure 2
A: show a large mass 16 cm2 with attachment to the atrial septum; B: there is also a diastolic protrusion with obstruction towards left Long axis apical view during diastole; C: apical four chamber view during systole.
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