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Cardiac myxoma and ischemic stroke
We report a case of intra-arterial tirofiban administration in a patient with acute ischemic stroke due to left atrial myxoma. Our purpose is to increase awareness at evaluation of secondary causes of ischemic stroke and provide a treatment option.Cardiac myxoma, which is most commonly found in the left atrium, is a rare etiology of cardioembolic stroke.1 The diagnosis of cardiac myxoma is seldom found at the onset of cerebral embolism when considering emergency endovascular treatment. We present a case of a 52-year-old Chinese male who had an ischemic stroke caused by left atrial myxoma, followed by an obvious recovery af...
Source: QJM - March 6, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Acute ocular ischemic syndrome
Learning points for cliniciansOcular ischemic syndrome (OIS) is a sight-threatening condition due to ocular hypoperfusion subsequent to severe stenosis or occlusion of the carotid arteries. Acute OIS occurring simultaneously with stroke is rare. It is necessary for clinicians to be familiar with OIS and its underlying etiology to make an accurate diagnosis and initiate appropriate treatment.
Source: QJM - August 2, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research