The overall use of vena caval filters has produced favorable results, although numerous complications have been reported. All long-term sequelae have not been completely identified.

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A 48-year-old woman with a history of hypertension who had undergone dilatation and curettage for vaginal bleeding related to uterine fibroids presents with palpitations and chest pain. A heart murmur is detected on physical examination. Echocardiography performed elsewhere depicted a possible right atrial myxoma with inferior vena caval involvement. She was then referred to our institution for further evaluation and treatment.

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