Key result
Papillary fibroelastoma was predominantly valvular (70.4%) and associated with embolic episodes in 31% of patients, with no significant relation between tumor characteristics and embolism.
Population
54 patients with a diagnosis of papillary fibroelastoma by echocardiography, mean age 62±16 years, 50% male.
Design
Cohort
Authors
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High embolic risk in PFE independent of tumor features supports individualized anticoagulation decisions; leaves optimal resection thresholds open to prospective study.
Cohort (n=54)
Papillary fibroelastoma is a predominantly valvular tumor associated with a high incidence of cerebral embolism (31%), often managed with oral anticoagulation or surgical resection.
Cianciulli et al. (2016) conducted a cohort in Papillary fibroelastoma (n=54). Papillary fibroelastoma was evaluated on Clinical presentation, echocardiographic features, and initial treatment. Papillary fibroelastoma was predominantly valvular (70.4%) and associated with embolic episodes in 31% of patients, with no significant relation between tumor characteristics and embolism.
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