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A Left Ventricular Papillary Fibroelastoma Presenting as an Acute Coronary Syndrome
[Display omitted] •PFEs are benign cardiac tumors with possible catastrophic embolic complications.•Echocardiography is the initial modality of choice in their diagnosis.•Surgical excision is warranted in symptomatic cases or if embolization is likely.
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Published in: | CASE (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2018-02, Vol.2 (1), p.24-26 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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•PFEs are benign cardiac tumors with possible catastrophic embolic complications.•Echocardiography is the initial modality of choice in their diagnosis.•Surgical excision is warranted in symptomatic cases or if embolization is likely. |
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ISSN: | 2468-6441 2468-6441 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.case.2017.08.002 |