Jul 10,2023
Acute ischemic stroke on the setting of left atrial myxoma: optimal time for cardiac surgery
ABSTRACT
The optimal time of left atrial (LA) myxoma resection is still controversial due to the risk of embolic phenomena of delayed surgery versus the risk of hemorrhagic transformation of early surgical intervention. Here, we describe a case of 60-year-old man without significant past medical history admitted with two-day of double vision and found to have LA myxoma. Multiple factors including clinical characteristics and comorbidities should be considered to decide the favorable management
