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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
Elite in Heart Tumor

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

1275 York Ave, 
New York,, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

Richard Steingart is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York,, New York. Dr. Steingart is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiomyopathy.

Elite in Heart Tumor
Cardiology
Elite in Heart Tumor
Cardiology

MN - Heart Carditis

200 1st St SW, 
Rochester, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Kyle Klarich is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Klarich is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Heart Tumor
Thoracic Surgery
Advanced in Heart Tumor
Thoracic Surgery

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Surgery Pineville

10650 Park Road, Suite 250, 
Charlotte, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Larry Watts is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Watts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Pleural Effusion, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Watts is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Watts is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Heart Tumor Clinical Trials?
Health Warnings and Counseling at Primary Health Care Centers for Smoking Cessation and NCD Prevention: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Bangladesh and Pakistan

Summary: Tobacco use remains persistently high across South Asia, despite numerous public health efforts, and continues to significantly contribute to the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and stroke. Community pharmacists-widely accessible and trusted within their communities-are an underutilized resource for delivering public health interve...

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Machine Learning Score Prediction of Cardiotoxicity in Cancer Patients Receiving Anthracycline Chemotherapy or HER-2-Targeted Therapies

Summary: Cancer treatments have improved substantially over the past decades, but some effective therapies such as anthracyclines and HER2-targeted agents are associated with severe cardiovascular adverse effects, including heart failure. Existing cardiovascular risk prediction scores have limited evidence in this setting. The ML-CardioTox study is a prospective, multicenter, observational cohort conducted...