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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?
Elite in Heart Tumor
Cardiology
Elite in Heart Tumor
Cardiology

MN - Heart Carditis

200 1st St SW, 
Rochester, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
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Kyle Klarich is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Klarich is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Elite in Heart Tumor
Elite in Heart Tumor

Radiology At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

525 E 68th St, 
New York, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

Jonathan Weinsaft is a Cardiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Weinsaft is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

 
 
 
 
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Richard Steingart
Elite in Heart Tumor
Elite in Heart Tumor

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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.

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...