Early echocardiographic detection and timely surgical excision of papillary fibroelastoma are essential to prevent severe embolic events, particularly in patients with prior cardiac surgery and unexplained ischemia.
PFE, though benign, may cause severe embolic events and should be considered in patients with prior cardiac surgery and unexplained ischemia. Early echocardiographic detection and timely surgery are essential to prevent life-threatening complications.
Valencia-Hernández et al. (Wed,) studied this question.