ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Right Atrial Myxoma

ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Right Atrial Myxoma

Background Cardiac myxoma is the most common primary cardiac tumor. Although benign, it can cause life-threatening complications due to embolization. Case Presentation We describe an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involving a giant right atrial myxoma and persisting foramen ovale (PFO...

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Autoren: Vondran, Maximilian, Ghazy, Tamer, Andrási, Terézia Bogdana, Rastan, Ardawan Julian
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Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Philipps-Universität Marburg 2023
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myocardial infarction - myxoma - cardiac catheterization/interventionpercutaneous coronary intervention - cardiovascular surgery - echocardiography -
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Zusammenfassung:Background Cardiac myxoma is the most common primary cardiac tumor. Although benign, it can cause life-threatening complications due to embolization. Case Presentation We describe an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involving a giant right atrial myxoma and persisting foramen ovale (PFO) in a 64-year-old male patient and report on emergency percutaneous interventional therapy and subsequent cardiac surgery to remove the right atrial myxoma. Conclusion A right atrial myxoma, combined with a PFO, can cause a STEMI. Therefore, every acute coronary syndrome patient should undergo ultrafast exploratory emergency echocardiography to protect the physician from unpleasant surprises.
Beschreibung:Gefördert durch den Open-Access-Publikationsfonds der UB Marburg.
Umfang:5 Seiten
DOI:10.1055/s-0042-1749211

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