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Open Access 01-12-2020 | Echocardiography | Case Report

Massive Left Atrial Myxoma Presenting With Troponin-Positive Chest Pain

Authors: Aileen Kearney, Niall Corry, Ian B. A. Menown

Published in: Cardiology and Therapy | Issue 2/2020

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Abstract

Atrial myxomas are the most prevalent primary cardiac tumors. The clinical presentation is variable and often poses a diagnostic challenge. Here we describe the case of a 52-year-old woman who presented with troponin-positive chest pain, exertional dizziness, and dyspnea as a consequence of a massive left atrial myxoma, which was successfully treated with surgical resection.
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Metadata
Title
Massive Left Atrial Myxoma Presenting With Troponin-Positive Chest Pain
Authors
Aileen Kearney
Niall Corry
Ian B. A. Menown
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Cardiology and Therapy / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 2193-8261
Electronic ISSN: 2193-6544
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40119-020-00187-2

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