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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 | General Surgery
Elite in Heart Tumor
Dr. Leonard N. Girardi
Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

Weill Medical College Of Cornell

5645 Main St, 
Flushing, NY 
718-670-2898
Languages Spoken:
English
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Leonard Girardi is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Flushing, New York. Dr. Girardi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Richard M. Steingart
Elite in Heart Tumor
Dr. Richard M. Steingart
Cardiology
Elite in Heart Tumor
Dr. Richard M. Steingart
Cardiology
1275 York Ave, 
New York, NY 
646-227-3813
Languages Spoken:
English
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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.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Heart Tumor
Jerome Bertherat
Elite in Heart Tumor
Jerome Bertherat
Paris, FR 

Jerome Bertherat practices in Paris, France. Mr. Bertherat is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Cushing's syndrome, Adrenal Cancer, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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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: July 02, 2025
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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Improving Pharmacological Transition of Palliative Care Patients From Inpatient to Outpatient Care (Optimierung Der Pharmakologischen Überleitung Von Palliativpatient:Innen Von stationär Nach Ambulant)
Improving Pharmacological Transition of Palliative Care Patients From Inpatient to Outpatient Care (Optimierung Der Pharmakologischen Überleitung Von Palliativpatient:Innen Von stationär Nach Ambulant)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The transition of palliative care patients from inpatient to outpatient care is aimed to be improved through structured pharmaceutical discharge management by a trained pharmacist. This data will be compared with retrospective cases.

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