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Cardiac myxoma: the Indiana Heart Institute experience.

T K Nasser1, W K Nasser, J D Slack

  • 1Nasser, Smith & Pinkerton Cardiology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46260.

Indiana Medicine : the Journal of the Indiana State Medical Association
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Surgical resection of cardiac myxoma is effective, though complications like death and recurrence can occur. Early diagnosis via two-dimensional echocardiography is crucial for successful treatment of this rare heart tumor.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Cardiac myxomas are rare tumors, often presenting with diverse symptoms.
  • Surgical intervention is the primary treatment modality for cardiac myxomas.
  • Accurate diagnosis is essential for timely and effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review surgical outcomes for cardiac myxoma patients.
  • To highlight the diagnostic utility of echocardiography for cardiac myxoma.
  • To assess the incidence of complications and recurrence after resection.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 14 patients undergoing surgical resection of cardiac myxoma between 1974 and 1989.
  • Review of patient demographics, tumor location, surgical complications, and long-term follow-up.

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  • Emphasis on the role of two-dimensional echocardiography in diagnosis and follow-up.

    • Main Results:

    • Thirteen left atrial and one right atrial myxomas were resected.
    • The patient cohort included 10 women and 4 men, aged 28-75 years.
    • Complications included one perioperative death, one late death, and one late recurrence requiring reoperation.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical resection is a viable treatment for cardiac myxoma, but carries risks.
    • Physician suspicion is key for diagnosing this surgically correctable condition.
    • Two-dimensional echocardiography is the preferred diagnostic tool for initial detection and post-operative monitoring.