Atrial myxoma-related embolism resulting in acute limb ischaemia in a critical care patient

This report presents an unusual case of limb ischaemia in the critical care setting, the cause of which was elucidated on echocardiography. Evaluation of the case highlights the importance of appropriate and timely investigation, in particular the role of bedside echocardiography. Although atrial my...

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Published inThe Southern African journal of critical care Vol. 31; no. 2; p. 62
Main Authors Knight, M, Wise, R.D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Health & Medical Publishing Group 01.11.2015
Subjects
Care and treatment
Case studies
Complications and side effects
Development and progression
Ischemia
Myxoma
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Summary:This report presents an unusual case of limb ischaemia in the critical care setting, the cause of which was elucidated on echocardiography. Evaluation of the case highlights the importance of appropriate and timely investigation, in particular the role of bedside echocardiography. Although atrial myxomas are uncommon, a thorough investigation of patients presenting with acute peripheral ischaemic events should be undertaken to facilitate the diagnosis of this treatable condition. S Afr J Crit Care 2015;31(2):62-63. DOI: 10.7196/SAJCC.2015.v31i2.233
ISSN:1562-8264
2078-676X
DOI:10.7196/SAJCC.2015.v31i2.233