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[Syncope: an untreated symptom with a lifesaving intervention].
Luca Giupponi1, Benedetta De Chiara1, Francesca Spanò1
1Centro di Ecocardiografia Clinica, S.C. Cardiologia IV, A.O. Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda e Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Milano.
Giornale Italiano Di Cardiologia (2006)
|September 30, 2015
Summary
Aortic valve papillary fibroelastoma caused syncope in a 61-year-old woman. Three-dimensional transesophageal imaging guided successful conservative surgical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Papillary fibroelastomas are rare cardiac tumors, often asymptomatic.
- Syncope can be a presenting symptom of cardiac masses affecting hemodynamics.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old woman presented with syncope.
- Echocardiography revealed a papillary fibroelastoma on the non-coronary aortic cusp.
Findings:
- Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography provided detailed anatomical assessment of the mass.
- The imaging facilitated a decision for conservative surgical management.
Implications:
- Accurate imaging is crucial for diagnosing and planning treatment for cardiac tumors.
- Conservative surgery may be a viable option for aortic cusp papillary fibroelastomas.
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