CARDIAC MYXOMATA AND AORTIC SADDLE EMBOLISM

Abstract

Two cases are reported illustrating the association between myxomata and aortic bifurcation block. In one a right atrial myxoma led to left atrial thrombus formation and systemic embolism. In the other successful embolectomy was carried out and the diagnosis of myxoma was made from histological examination of the embolus.