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Left atrial myxoma: an unusual cause of pre-syncope and symptomatic bradycardia.

Kenny E VongbunyongSteven SinfieldNed PremyodhinKevin ChenEmin ZargarianAngie NgMorton Kern
Published in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2022)
Atrial myxomas are a rare cause of pre-syncope and symptomatic bradycardia. It is important to have a clinical suspicion for atrial myxomas given early diagnosis and surgical intervention are key in improving the prognosis of these patients. This case also highlights the importance of taking into account the source of the myxoma's blood supply in relationship to other cardiac structures, and further correlating these findings with clinical symptoms.
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