Atrial myxoma-related embolism resulting in acute limb ischaemia in a critical care patient

Abstract

This report presents an unusual case of limb ischaemia in the critical care setting, the cause of which was elucidated on echocardio-graphy. Evaluation of the case highlights the importance of appropriate and timely investigation, in particular the role of bedside echocardiography. Although atrial myxomas are uncommon, a thorough investigation of patients presenting with acute peripheral ischaemic events should be undertaken to facilitate the diagnosis of this treatable condition.