Key result
In a review of 7 cases of atrial myxoma, females predominated (6 of 7), and patients frequently presented with embolization (5 of 7) and progressive heart failure (5 of 7).
Population
7 patients with atrial myxoma (5 left, 2 right), predominantly female (6 of 7)
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Supports including atrial myxoma in differentials for embolization or heart failure; leaves open validation beyond small case series.
Case Report (n=7)
Atrial myxomas frequently masquerade as rheumatic heart disease and present with embolization, progressive heart failure, and systemic symptoms.
Robert E. Whalen (1966) conducted a case report in Atrial myxomas (n=7). Atrial myxoma was evaluated. In a review of 7 cases of atrial myxoma, females predominated (6 of 7), and patients frequently presented with embolization (5 of 7) and progressive heart failure (5 of 7).
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