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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?
Distinguished in Heart Tumor
Dr. Barbara S. Dudczak
Cardiology
Distinguished in Heart Tumor
Dr. Barbara S. Dudczak
Cardiology

Billings Clinic

801 N 29th St, 
Billings, MT 
 (285.5 mi)
406-238-2500
Languages Spoken:
English
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Barbara Dudczak is a Cardiologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Dudczak and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Dudczak is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Heart Tumor
Dr. Anthony D. Caffarelli
Thoracic Surgery
Experienced in Heart Tumor
Dr. Anthony D. Caffarelli
Thoracic Surgery

Providence Health And Services Mt

500 W Broadway St, 320 Int Heart Inst Of Mt, 
Missoula, MT 
 (31.1 mi)
406-329-5615
Languages Spoken:
English
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Anthony Caffarelli is a Thoracic Surgeon in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Caffarelli and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Heart Tumor
Dr. Joseph D. Schmoker
Thoracic Surgery
Experienced in Heart Tumor
Dr. Joseph D. Schmoker
Thoracic Surgery

Providence Health And Services Mt

500 W Broadway St, Suite 320, 
Missoula, MT 
 (31.1 mi)
406-329-5615
Languages Spoken:
English
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Joseph Schmoker is a Thoracic Surgeon in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Schmoker and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Schmoker is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Heart Tumor Clinical Trials?
The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Echocardiography-guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for Cardiac Tumors: a Single-arm, Prospective, Single-center Clinical Study
The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Echocardiography-guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for Cardiac Tumors: a Single-arm, Prospective, Single-center Clinical Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The safety and efficacy evaluation of echocardiography-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (Liwen prcocedure) for cardiac tumors: a single-arm, prospective, single-center clinical study.

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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: January 29, 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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