International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-7802512013091911722ENCardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranNeurosciences Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranStudents’ Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranPhysical medicine and rehabilitation research center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranNeurosciences Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran20130919<p>Myxomas, the most common primary cardiac tumors, are known as a source of cardiogenic emboli. The possibility of their early detection has made them of great importance for emergency medicines. Detection of the disease is probable at early stages using echocardiography and associate complications such as syncope, cerebral embolic ischemic strokes, and sudden death. We report experience of a rare case of juvenile acute stroke in a patient with cardiac myxoma affecting all cardiac chambers presenting to the emergency department. In young stroke patients with signs <br />and symptoms compatible with cardiovascular involvement, cardiogenic emboli should be taken into consideration; early <br />echocardiographic studies are highly recommended. Prompt <br />myxoma resection is required in both asymptomatic and stroke&nbsp;patients in whom intravenous thrombolysis course has not been implemented due to any limitations.</p><p><strong>Keywords:&nbsp;</strong>Cerebral embolic ischemic stroke, emergency <br />department, emergency medicines, myxomas</p>http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/1248http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/1248/1342