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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
Dr. Leonard N. Girardi
Thoracic Surgery
Elite in Heart Tumor
Dr. Leonard N. Girardi
Thoracic Surgery
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Cardiothoracic Surgery At Weill Cornell Medical Center

525 E 68th St # M-404, 
New York, NY 
347-508-4638
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Leonard Girardi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Girardi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Elite in Heart Tumor
Elite in Heart Tumor
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

1275 York Ave, 
New York,, NY 
212-639-2000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

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. Dr. Steingart is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Heart Tumor
Dr. Kenneth K. Liao
Thoracic Surgery
Distinguished in Heart Tumor
Dr. Kenneth K. Liao
Thoracic Surgery
Referral may be required

Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery

6770 Bertner Ave, C355, 
Houston, TX 
713-798-1300
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English
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Accepting New Patients

Kenneth Liao is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Liao is rated as a Distinguished 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 Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Liao is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Heart Tumor Clinical Trials?
Characterization of TRPC6 to Predict and Prevent Chemotherapy Related Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure (Prospective Study)
Characterization of TRPC6 to Predict and Prevent Chemotherapy Related Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure (Prospective Study)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other

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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Circuity-guided Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for Tobacco Use in Veterans: A Comparison of Insula-rTMS and Prefrontal-rTMS
Circuity-guided Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for Tobacco Use in Veterans: A Comparison of Insula-rTMS and Prefrontal-rTMS
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: Cigarette smoking is a significant public health concern for Veterans. Encouraging smoking cessation continues to be a top priority for the Veterans' Administration as Veterans who use tobacco experience negative health effects, including cancer, heart disease, and mental disorders. Despite the efficacy of current evidence-based pharmacotherapies and psychotherapies for smoking cessation, alternat...

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