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Sewing needle in the heart.

Sachin Talwar1, K Ganapathy Subramaniam, Anandaraja Subramanian

  • 1Cardiothoracic Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals
|January 25, 2006
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A rare case of a sewing needle found in the heart is presented. This unusual foreign body in the heart is reviewed with relevant literature.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Case Reports
  • Foreign Body Injury

Background:

  • Foreign bodies in the heart are exceedingly rare.
  • Ingestion or penetration of sharp objects can lead to cardiac complications.

Observation:

  • An unusual case involving a sewing needle within the heart is detailed.
  • The presentation highlights the rarity of such cardiac foreign bodies.

Findings:

  • The case report documents the presence of a sewing needle in the heart.
  • A review of existing literature on cardiac foreign bodies is provided.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare etiologies in cardiac presentations.
  • Understanding the management of cardiac foreign bodies is crucial for clinical practice.