Why the study?
To illustrate the variety of clinical manifestations, discuss diagnostic difficulties, and promote clinical alertness regarding left atrial myxoma.
Population
One 49-year-old male patient with left atrial myxoma
Design
Case report
Authors
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Case highlights myxoma's variable presentations; leaves open need for prospective diagnostic studies.
This case highlights the importance of echocardiography screening for intracardiac masses in young patients presenting with transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke without other cardiovascular risk factors.
Uryasev et al. (2024) studied this question.
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