Cardiac Tumors/Myxoma surgery In India At Affordable Low Cost

 

Cardiac Tumors/Myxoma surgery

What are cardiac tumors ?

Cardiac tumors are growths that arise in the heart's inner lining, its muscle layer, or the surrounding pericardium. Although cardiac tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or cancerous, the majority of cardiac tumors – approximately 70% – are non-cancerous.

Benign Cardiac Tumors 

Myxoma : -

The most common type of benign cardiac tumor is the myxoma, which extends in to the heart's chambers and accounts for 50% of primary cardiac tumors. Left untreated, these tumors can interfere with the function of cardiac valves; they can obstruct blood flow and small fragments of tumors can break off...

Rhabdomyoma : -

Accounting for approximately 20% of benign cardiac tumors, rhabdomyomas form in the myocardium—the muscle layer of the heart. Rhabdomyomas are the most common cardiac tumor of infants and children. These tumors can cause arrhythmias and heart failure...

Other Types of Benign Cardiac Tumors

These more rare benign cardiac tumors include : -

• Fibroma
• Hemangioma
• Lipoma
• Lymphangioma
• Neurofibroma
• Papillary Fibroelastoma

Cancerous Cardiac Tumors

Cancerous cardiac tumors can originate in the heart (primary tumor), or can spread to the heart from another site in the body (secondary tumor), especially the lung and breast.

Cardiac Sarcoma

Cardiac sarcoma is the most common primary malignant cardiac tumor. Because most cardiac tumors are not malignant, cardiac sarcomas are relatively rare. The most common type of cardiac sarcoma is the angiosarcoma, which usually begins in the right atrium (right upper chamber) of the heart, or on the pericardium (outer surface) of the heart...

Other Cancerous Tumors of the Heart

These include : -

• Fibrosarcoma
• Liposarcoma
• Rhabdomyosarcoma

How are cardiac tumors diagnosed ?

The methods for diagnosing cardiac tumors vary, to some degree, on the symptoms present. In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for cardiac sarcoma may include the following : -

• Echocardiogram
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Computed tomography (CT or CAT scan.)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Chest x-ray
• Coronary arteriogram (or angiogram)

Treatment for Cardiac Tumors in India

Specific treatment for cardiac sarcoma will be determined by the physician based on : -

• Your age, overall health, and medical history
• Extent of the disease
• Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
• Expectations for the course of the disease
• Your opinion or preference

Benign cardiac tumors that are small and cause no symptoms can be closely monitored, and may require no treatment. However, surgery is indicated if, for example, the tumor is causing an arrhythmia or is obstructing blood flow through the heart. Depending on the type of tumor, outcomes can vary...

  

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