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The Outcome of Cardiac Hydatid Surgery in The Iraqi Center of Heart Diseases : A Retrospective Case-series Study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
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- When:
- May 5, 2026 ยท 10:53 AM
- Source:
- F1000Research
Background Cardiac hydatid cysts are an uncommon presentation of heart disease and most often affect the left ventricle. The clinical picture may vary considerably and may include arrhythmias and myocarditis, up to a potentially life-threatening embolism of the cystic contents in cases of rupture into a cardiac chamber. Early and proper diagnosis is very important to avoid serious complications such as infection and rupture of the cyst. Although medical treatment may provide a certain degree of