Publication Name	World Journal of Cardiology
Manuscript ID	112396
Country	China

Category	Neurosciences
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Cardiac myxoma and its implications for cardioembolic stroke
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Bin Cai, Man-Li Qiao, Dan Miao and Guang-Zhi Liu
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 82071342
Corresponding Author	Guang-Zhi Liu, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Neurology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 11 Shixing Street, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100144, China. guangzhi2002@hotmail.com
Key Words	Myxoma; Cerebral embolism; Cardioembolic stroke; Ischemic stroke; Mechanism; Risk factors; Diagnosis; Treatment
Core Tip	Cardiac myxoma, although rare, is a significant cause of cardioembolic stroke in young adults, often due to embolism from tumor fragments or metastatic spread. The link between tumor mobility, morphology, and stroke risk remains unclear. This article explores the relationship between cardiac myxoma and ischemic stroke (CM-IS), highlighting two potential pathogenetic mechanisms and identifying tumor morphology and mobility as critical risk factors. CM-IS predominantly affects younger patients presenting with acute neurological symptoms, necessitating tailored diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The analysis highlights the complexity of CM-IS and calls for further research to refine its management and support clinical decision making.
Citation	Cai B, Qiao ML, Miao D, Liu GZ. Cardiac myxoma and its implications for cardioembolic stroke. World J Cardiol 2025; In press

Received	2025-07-27 14:41
Peer-Review Started	2025-07-27 14:42
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Return for Revision	2025-08-06 10:41
Revised	2025-09-04 04:58
Second Decision	2025-11-12 02:44
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-13 02:36
Articles in Press	2025-11-13 02:36
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-09-07 14:25
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