Key result
Myxomatous embolization from an atrial myxoma can present as a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction successfully treated with surgical excision guided by early echocardiography.
Why the study?
Cardiac myxomas are the most common benign tumors of the heart, but myxomatous embolization causing a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction is a rare phenomenon.
Population
Patient presenting with myxomatous embolization resulting in a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Design
Case report
Authors
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Early echocardiography may aid rare embolic NSTEMI management; leaves open systematic screening pending larger studies.
Early use of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography is pivotal in selecting an optimal management strategy for patients with myxomatous embolization presenting as NSTEMI.
Lalla et al. (2019) studied this question. Myxomatous embolization from an atrial myxoma can present as a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction successfully treated with surgical excision guided by early echocardiography.
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