Key result
Left atrial myxoma resection halves tricuspid regurgitation pressure gradient in a nonagenarian.
Why the study?
Atrial myxoma is uncommon in older people, and data on surgical resection outcomes in nonagenarians are limited despite increasing incidence with aging populations.
Does surgical resection improve symptoms and hemodynamics in a nonagenarian with a giant left atrial myxoma?
Population
One independent 90-year-old man with progressive shortness of breath and left atrial myxoma
Comparison
Surgical resection of left atrial myxoma
Design
Case report
Follow-up
Postoperative
Authors
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May support resection in selected nonagenarians; leaves open generalizability and long-term outcomes.
Case Report (n=1)
Does surgical resection improve symptoms and hemodynamics in a nonagenarian with a giant left atrial myxoma?
Surgical resection of a giant left atrial myxoma in a 90-year-old patient was safe and effective, highlighting that advanced age alone should not preclude surgical treatment.
Matsumura et al. (2013) conducted a case report in Left Atrial Myxoma (n=1). Surgical resection was evaluated on Postoperative recovery and symptom resolution. Surgical resection of a giant left atrial myxoma in a 90-year-old man led to a decrease in tricuspid regurgitation pressure gradient from 53 mmHg to 27 mmHg and recovery without major complications.
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