Cardiac intimal sarcoma presenting as basilar artery occlusion treated with tenecteplase and thrombectomy: a case report - Report - MDSpire

Cardiac intimal sarcoma presenting as basilar artery occlusion treated with tenecteplase and thrombectomy: a case report

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  • Qianqian Wang

  • Minghui Cheng

  • Qiang Guo

  • Ziyou Qi

  • May 21, 2026

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Clinical Report: Intimal Sarcoma of the Heart and Basilar Artery Occlusion

Overview

Expand on the severe complications experienced by the patient post-thrombectomy, such as multi-organ bleeding and coagulopathy.

Background

Cardiac intimal sarcoma is a rare and aggressive tumor that can lead to serious complications, including embolic strokes. BAO is a critical condition that can arise from cardioembolism, necessitating rapid intervention. Understanding the interplay between cardiac tumors and stroke management is essential for improving patient outcomes.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

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Clinical Implications

Clinicians should be aware of the potential for cardiac tumors to present as acute strokes and the associated risks of thrombolytic therapy in these patients. Careful patient selection and urgent laboratory confirmation of platelet counts are critical in managing such cases.

Conclusion

Reiterate the critical nature of timely diagnosis and intervention in cases of cardiac intimal sarcoma presenting as BAO.

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Cardiac intimal sarcoma presenting as basilar artery occlusion treated with tenecteplase and thrombectomy: a case report

  • by Qianqian Wang, Minghui Cheng, Qiang Guo, Ziyou Qi

  • May 21, 2026

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