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Atrial Myxoma: A Case Presentation and Review.

Ronny Cohen¹, Gagandeep Singh², Derrick Mena²

¹NYU School of Medicine, USA; Woodhull Medical Center, USA.

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Atrial myxoma, the most common cardiac tumor, presents with varied symptoms. This review details its causes, diagnosis, and current treatment options for better patient outcomes.

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Cardiology
Oncology

Background:

Myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumors.
Atrial myxomas are frequently located in the left atrium.

Observation:

This case report details an atrial myxoma.
Clinical symptoms and diagnostic indicators are examined.

Findings:

A comprehensive review of atrial myxoma causes and pathophysiology is presented.
Current therapeutic strategies for atrial myxoma are discussed.

Implications:

Understanding atrial myxoma presentation and treatment is crucial for effective patient management.
This review provides insights into the latest therapies for cardiac myxomas.