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Left ventricular mass: myxoma or thrombus?
Monish S Raut1, Arun Maheshwari, Sumir Dubey
1Department of Cardiac Anesthesia and Cardiac Surgery, Dharam Vira Heart Center, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
|January 9, 2015
Summary
Patients experiencing an embolic event require cardiac mass evaluation. Mobile masses in the left ventricle, such as myxoma or thrombus, necessitate surgical resection due to embolic risk.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
Background:
- Embolic episodes warrant thorough investigation for underlying causes.
- Cardiac masses, including myxoma and thrombus, can present in the left ventricle.
- Left ventricular masses pose a significant embolic risk.
Observation:
- A mobile cardiac mass in the left ventricle was identified.
- The heart function was noted to be normal despite the mass.
Findings:
- The cardiac mass was diagnosed as either myxoma or thrombus.
- The mass exhibited mobility, indicating a high embolic potential.
Implications:
- Surgical resection is recommended for mobile left ventricular masses with embolic potential.
- Timely intervention can prevent further embolic complications.
- Evaluation for cardiac mass is crucial in patients with embolic events.
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