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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?
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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.

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Cardiology
Elite in Heart Tumor
Cardiology
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MN - Heart Carditis

200 1st St SW, 
Rochester, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
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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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Radiology At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

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

Jonathan Weinsaft is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Weinsaft is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

What are the latest Heart Tumor Clinical Trials?
Evaluation of Skin Tests in Biotherapy Allergies

Summary: Biotherapies are biological (extracted from an organism or living tissue) or biotechnological drugs used in the treatment of multiple conditions, such as autoimmune inflammatory diseases, cancers, and hematologic diseases. In recent years, these biotherapies have notably emerged in the treatment of cancers and hematologic disorders. As such, most patients with cancers or hematologic diseases will ...

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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...