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Cardiac Tumors (Primary / Secondary)
Expert diagnosis and advanced treatment pathways for cardiac tumors (primary / secondary), prioritized for your recovery.
CONSULT A SPECIALISTCardiac Tumors (Primary / Secondary)
Understanding Cardiac Tumors (Primary / Secondary)
Cardiac tumors are abnormal growths occurring within the heart or surrounding tissues. Primary tumors originate in the heart, while secondary tumors spread from cancers elsewhere in the body.
Introduction
Cardiac tumors are abnormal growths occurring within the heart or surrounding tissues. Primary tumors originate in the heart, while secondary tumors spread from cancers elsewhere in the body.
Common Symptoms
- Shortness of breath and fatigue
- Chest discomfort or palpitations
- Fainting or dizziness
- Signs of heart failure
- Stroke-like symptoms due to embolism
Treatment Options
- Echocardiography and cardiac MRI evaluation
- Surgical removal of accessible tumors
- Chemotherapy or radiation for malignant disease
- Cardiac rhythm and heart failure management
- Long-term oncology and cardiology follow-up
Recovery & Outlook
Benign cardiac tumors often have good outcomes after surgery. Prognosis for malignant tumors depends on cancer type and stage.
