Atrial myxomas are the commonest form of cardiac tumour. They far more commonly arise in the left atrium, most frequently attached to the inter-atrial septum. Systemic embolic complications are common and can be devastating. Hence, unless severe co-morbidity precludes anaesthesis, immediate surgical removal is advocated.
Patients may present with dyspnoea, evidence of systemic embolisation or constitutional upset with fever and elevated inflammatory markers.
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