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. 2022 Sep 4;14(9):e28773. doi: 10.7759/cureus.28773

Table 1. Timeline of events.

TDS: ter die sumendum (three times a day); BD: bis in die (twice a day); OD: omne in die (once a day); CT: computed tomography; FiO2: fraction of inspired oxygen

S. No. Date of Events Consultation Findings Suggestions
1 March 28, 2022 Emergency Dizziness and syncope, large fragile mass present over the chest. Echocardiography revealed myxoma in the left atrium and mitral valve regurgitation. Inj. heparin- 5000 units/ml TDS, Tab. Cardivas 125 mg BD
2 April 4, 2022 Surgery Atrial myxoma excision with mitral valve repair, patient on the mechanical ventilator (positive end-expiratory pressure-5 cm H2O, FiO2-50%). CT Brain revealed encephalomalacic changes in the cerebellar hemisphere. Inj. ceftriaxone 1 mg BD,  Inj. amikacin 500 mg OD, Inj. paracetamol 100 ml, Inj. ondansetron 4 mg, Inj. tramadol 50 mg, Inj. pantoprazole 40mg OD
3 April 5, 2022 Physiotherapist Pain near the incision, breathing difficulties, and trouble keeping one's balance and coordination. Nebulization, chest physiotherapy and suctioning, ankle foot toe movement, rolling facilitation, and transition training
4 April 18, 2022 Discharge Improvement in balance and coordination. Coordination training, strengthening exercises, gait training, and fine motor training, patient was discharged with a proper home exercise program.
5 May 2, 2022 Follow-up The patient came walking by herself and there was an improvement in her gait pattern. Strengthening exercises, gait training, and fine motor training continued.