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Document Details : Title: Stroke and recurrent peripheral embolism in left atrial myxoma Author(s): A. Uner , M. Dogan , E. Sal , E. Peker Journal: Acta Cardiologica Volume: 65 Issue: 1 Date: 2010 Pages: 101-103 DOI: 10.2143/AC.65.1.2045899 Abstract : Primary cardiac tumours are uncommon, with an estimated incidence between 0.0017% and 0.19%. Cardiac myxoma is a rare cause of cerebrovascular disease, especially in children. This case report emphasizes the importance of cardiac evaluation, especially echocardiographic examination in cases with stroke and peripheral embolism. |
