European Heart Journal · 1982 · 13 citations · 0 references
MedicineCardiologyOncologyCardio-oncologyCardiothoracic RadiologyCardiothoracic SurgeryCardiovascular ImagingCoronary AngiographyCoronary Artery DiseaseCoronary Artery ImagingTumor DetectionVascular ImagingIntracardiac TumorsRight-to-left Shunt AssessmentRight-to-left Shunt Detection
A case of primary angiosarcoma of the heart diagnosed during life is presented. Selective coronary arteriography provided the clue for the correct pre-operative identification of the tumor, showing angiomatous dilatations over the area supplied by the right coronary artery. A small left-to-right shunt was detected by oximetry at the atrioventricular level, further confirming the angiomatous nature of the tumor.