Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2020; 115(1 suppl 1): 22-24
A Case of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Pericarditis Unmasking Metastatic Involvement of the Heart
Sofia Torres
, Mariana Vasconcelos, Carla Sousa, Antonio J. Madureira
, Alzira Nunes
, Maria Júlia Maciel
Introduction
Metastases to the heart and pericardium are much more common than primary cardiac tumors and are generally associated with a poor prognosis. , While they are most commonly asymptomatic, cardiac metastases can mimic primary cardiac diseases such as acute coronary syndromes, congestive heart failure and pericarditis. , Lung cancer is the most frequent source of metastatic cardiac disease, either from direct extension or by a combination of lymphatic, hematogenous, and transvenous dissemination. ,
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A Case of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Pericarditis Unmasking Metastatic Involvement of the Heart
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