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What is the definition of Heart Tumor?
A heart tumor, also known as a cardiac tumor, is a growth in the heart that can be either cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). A heart tumor can originate in the heart (primary), also known as a myxoma, or spread from another part of the body (secondary).
What are the symptoms of Heart Tumor?
Some individuals with a heart tumor may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of heart tumor may include fever; cough weight loss; anemia; chest pain; blue fingers; enlarged fingers; curved nails; joint pain; difficulty breathing when lying flat; dizziness; fainting; irregular heartbeat; swelling of the abdomen, ankles, or legs; fluid around the heart; and stroke.
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What are the current treatments for Heart Tumor?
Treatment for heart tumor involves a multidisciplinary team of specialists and may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, placement of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), heart reconstructive surgery, artificial heart, or heart transplantation.
Who are the top Heart Tumor Local Doctors?
Richard M. Steingart
Elite in Heart Tumor
Elite in Heart Tumor
1275 York Ave, 
New York, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

Richard Steingart is a Cardiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Steingart is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiomyopathy.

Navneet Singh
Advanced in Heart Tumor
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Heart Tumor
Internal Medicine

Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

4001 Vollmer Rd, 
Olympia Fields, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Punjabi

Navneet Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Heart Tumor, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Heart Tumor
Thoracic Surgery
Elite in Heart Tumor
Thoracic Surgery

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates

6550 Fannin St Ste 1401, 
Houston, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Michael Reardon is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Reardon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

What are the latest Heart Tumor Clinical Trials?
Characterization of TRPC6 to Predict and Prevent Chemotherapy Related Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure (Prospective Study)

Summary: This study examines TRPC6 in predicting and preventing chemotherapy related cardiac toxicity and heart failure in patients with breast cancer. Cardiac toxicity, changes in heart function is a well-recognized complication of certain cancer related therapies. Understanding these changes may allow early intervention against therapy-related cardiac toxicity and also identify novel therapeutic targets ...

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Familial Investigations of Childhood Cancer Predisposition

Summary: NOTE: This is a research study and is not meant to be a substitute for clinical genetic testing. Families may never receive results from the study or may receive results many years from the time they enroll. If you are interested in clinical testing please consider seeing a local genetic counselor or other genetics professional. If you have already had clinical genetic testing and meet eligibility...