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A 49-yr old previously healthy woman reports having suddenly lost consciousness four times in the past 6 months. In three instances, she was unconscious for only a few minutes. After the fourth episode 1 month ago, she was unconscious for 6 hours and had weakness in her left arm and difficulty speaking. On physical examination, she is afebrile and her blood pressure is normal. She has good carotid pulses with no bruits. which of the following cardiac lesions is most likely present?
A. Pericardial effusion
B. Left atrial myxoma
C. Bicuspid aortic valve
D. Mitral valve stenosis
E. Left anterior descending artery thrombosis
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| Leopard
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Left atrial myxoma = Stellate cells + myxomatoid matrix
Major complications = recurrent emboli + fever
Best of luck
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B. ??
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| fox
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U guys got it....bang on target.
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