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  • Cardiac tumors, particularly myxomas, can present with varied symptoms or be incidentally discovered.
  • Cardiac myxoma is frequently viewed as a medical emergency requiring prompt attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current clinical presentation and diagnostic approaches for cardiac myxoma.
  • To emphasize the need for updated management strategies for cardiac myxoma.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis primarily utilizes echocardiography, including transesophageal echocardiography.
  • Advanced imaging modalities such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging aid in diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Cardiac masses are often found incidentally during imaging for other conditions.
  • The clinical presentation of cardiac myxoma has evolved over time.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac myxoma requires urgent surgical consideration.
  • Current clinical practices and management protocols for cardiac myxoma necessitate re-evaluation due to changing presentations.