Quiz

Q. What features would lead one to suspect an atrial myxoma? Answer yes or no to the following.

Correct answers

• Stroke occurring without an obvious cause
• Associated features of fever, weight loss, aches and pains
• High ESR
• Anaemia of chronic disease
• Associated blackouts
• Intermittent breathlessness
• Strokes in different vascular territories (e.g. bilateral or anterior and posterior)

Incorrect answers

• Chest pains