Cancer of the heart: epidemiology and management of primary tumors and metastases.Cardiac tumors, benign or malignant, are rare and most are benign. The most common benign tumor is the cardiac myxoma. Malignant cardiac tumors are usually sarcomas. The pericardium can be the site of benign and ...
Cancer of the heart: epidemiology and management of primary tumors and metastases. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2003;3:407–21. View ArticleSarjeant JM, Butany J, Cusimano RJ (2003) Cancer of the heart: epidemiology and management of primary tumors and metastases. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 3(6):407...
This fluid puts pressure on the heart and interferes with its ability to pump blood. Fluid can accumulate when a cancer invades the pericardium and irritates it. This can cause chest pain and shortness of breath. Pleural effusion Fluid accumulates in the bag like structure around the lungs ...
Why is anterior interventricular artery called the widow-maker? What is the relationship between the serous pericardium and the heart wall? 1. What is heart disease? 2. How common is heart disease? 3. What are the major risk factors as...
In the authors' opinion the effect of ionizing radiation, mainly of telecobalt therapy is possibly a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, it is suggested to be considered at the planning of radiation therapy accordingly. 展开 关键词: Pericardium Humans Breast Neoplasms Heart Diseases Pericardial ...
Pericardial Mesothelioma:With this type, asbestos fibers get lodged in the heart lining (pericardium). Often misdiagnosed as another cardiac ailment,pericardial mesotheliomais quite rare, making up about 1% of all cases. Testicular Mesothelioma:This is a very rare type of mesothelioma that develops ...
Pericardial effusion and tamponade might be an early manifestation of underlying neoplasm. Over years of practicing as a cardiologist, I had cases of esophageal, and lung cancers who presented with tamponade as the first manifestation of underlying cance
Tumors can also cause arrhythmias due to the mediators they secret or to direct mechanical irritation of the heart or pericardium. Cancer therapy is also associated with cardiac emergencies. Perioperative myocardial ischemia or infarction, as well as arrhythmias, may complicate surgery. Pericardial ...
Although not as frequent as neoplasms arising in the lung and mediastinum, both secondary (metastases) and primary neoplasms may also affect the heart andpericardiumand thoracic pulmonary and systemic vessels. Metastatic disease represents the most common neoplasm of the heart and pericardium. However,...
Arrhythmias occur when the heartbeat does not keep a steady rhythm, instead beating too fast, too slow, and/or irregularly. Pericardial disease is when the covering around the heart, called the pericardium, gets irritated or injured. Hypertension is high blood pressure. Thromboembolic events occur...