Why the study?
Papillary fibroelastomas are rare primary cardiac tumors that have only rarely been documented in association with acute coronary syndrome.
This case highlights the rare association of a papillary fibroelastoma with acute coronary syndrome and emphasizes the role of multimodality imaging and prompt surgical intervention.
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PFE should be considered in unexplained ACS among younger patients; this case extends sparse reports but remains hypothesis-generating.
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