The Causes of Finger Clubbing: A List Worth Learning

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The Causes of Finger Clubbing: A List Worth Learning Andrew Jamieson, MB, ChB(Hons), PhD, FRCPGlas  The American Journal of Medicine  Volume 124, Issue 7, Pages e1-e3 (July 2011) DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2011.01.020 Copyright © 2011 Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Standard 2-dimensional transthoracic long-axis parasternal view demonstrating a large left atrial myxoma prolapsing into the mitral valve apparatus. The American Journal of Medicine 2011 124, e1-e3DOI: (10.1016/j.amjmed.2011.01.020) Copyright © 2011 Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 Standard 2-dimensional transthoracic apical 4-chamber view demonstrating a the left atrial myxoma within and almost completely filling the left atrium. The American Journal of Medicine 2011 124, e1-e3DOI: (10.1016/j.amjmed.2011.01.020) Copyright © 2011 Terms and Conditions