ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Right Atrial Myxoma

Abstract 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 ov...

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Published in:The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon reports 2022-01, Vol.11 (1), p.e33-e37
Main Authors: Vondran, Maximilian, Ghazy, Tamer, Andrási, Terézia Bogdana, Rastan, Ardawan Julian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cardiac catheterization/interventionpercutaneous coronary intervention
cardiovascular surgery
Case Report: Cardiac
echocardiography
myocardial infarction
myxoma
tumor
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Summary:Abstract 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.
ISSN:2194-7635
2194-7643
DOI:10.1055/s-0042-1749211