Metallic Foreign Body in Heart Mimicking Moderator Band
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 867-870, 2015.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
A foreign body in heart is rare, but it is more frequently encountered than the past as iatrogenic causes are increasing. Clinicians should be aware that foreign body could be mistaken for normal structure of heart. In order for accurate diagnosis, multi-imaging modalities should be used for information of exact location, mobility and hemodynamic effects. A decision to intervene should be made based on potential harms harbored by foreign bodies. Endovascular retrieval should be considered as an option. However, when fatal complications occur or when foreign bodies are embedded deeply, a surgical removal should be attempted.
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Assunto principal:
Ecocardiografia
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Migração de Corpo Estranho
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Resultado do Tratamento
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Corpos Estranhos
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Traumatismos Cardíacos
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Cardíacos
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Doença Iatrogênica
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Agulhas
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Ano de publicação:
2015
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