Publications by authors named "Mixia Li"
Case Report: Primary cardiac synovial sarcoma invading the tricuspid valve in a pregnant woman.
Front Cardiovasc Med
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Primary cardiac synovial sarcoma (PCSS) is a rare and aggressive heart tumor with high mortality, particularly affecting pregnant women, leading to unclear treatment guidelines.
- - A 36-year-old pregnant woman at 29 weeks was hospitalized due to chest tightness; an echocardiogram revealed a mass near her tricuspid valve, necessitating cardiac surgery to prevent blockage.
- - After the mass and tricuspid valve were surgically removed and replaced, she successfully delivered a healthy baby, and the diagnosis of synovial sarcoma was confirmed via genetic testing; the patient had a 30-month survival post-surgery, marking a notable case in medical literature.
Novel hybrid treatment for extensive aortic arch aneurysms, a case report.
J Cardiothorac Surg
April 2021
Background: The treatment for extensive aortic arch aneurysms involving the aortic arch and descending aorta is challenging for most cardiovascular surgeons. The surgical treatment is associated with a very high mortality rate. The optimal treatment has not been defined.
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