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Cardiac tumours - a brief review
Amaliya A Arakelyanz1, Tatiana E Morozova1, Anna V Vlasova1
1Assistant Professor, Department of General Practice I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 119991, Trubetskaya Str. 8, Bld. 2 Moscow, Russian Federation.
Intracardiac masses can cause heart failure and stroke. Early diagnosis and surgical excision are crucial for improving the prognosis of these rare cardiac tumors.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Oncology
Background:
- Intracardiac masses present with diverse cardiac and embolic symptoms.
- Neoplastic processes in the heart can rapidly progress, leading to severe complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges of intracardiac masses.
- To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for improving patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation illustrating embolic and cardiac manifestations of an intracardiac mass.
- Review of literature on cardiac tumors and their associated symptoms.
Main Results:
- Characteristic signs include rapid progression, arrhythmia, heart failure, and potential for cerebral emboli.
- Definitive diagnosis often requires surgical excision due to limitations in percutaneous biopsy.
Conclusions:
- Intracardiac masses pose a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
- Despite potential for improved prognosis with early intervention, overall outcomes remain poor.
- Multidisciplinary approach involving cardiology and neurology is essential.
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