Presentation
Primary cardiac tumours are a rare clinical entity that can present with myriad of non-specific cardiopulmonary symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Fatigue
Here are some of the most common signs: - Shortness of breath, wheezing or coughing - Dizziness, fatigue and weakness - Swelling, especially in the ankles - Rapid or irregular heart rate Always tell your doctor or health care provider about new and worsening [modernheartandvascular.com]
Respiratoric
- Cough
Here are some of the most common signs: - Shortness of breath, wheezing or coughing - Dizziness, fatigue and weakness - Swelling, especially in the ankles - Rapid or irregular heart rate Always tell your doctor or health care provider about new and worsening [modernheartandvascular.com]
Cardiovascular
- Heart Failure
Overt liver disease caused by left-sided heart failure is seldom recognized unless there is obvious hypotension. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Heart Failure Society of America. Questions about HF - Stages of Heart Failure, HFSA. [Consulté le 27 juillet 2011]. www.abouthf.org 3. Arnold JM, Howlett JG, et al. [passeportsante.net]
ACC/AHA guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic heart failure in the adult. American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF). 2005;46(6):e1-82. Lifestyle changes for heart failure. American Heart Association website. [cancercarewny.com]
Neurologic
- Dizziness
Here are some of the most common signs: - Shortness of breath, wheezing or coughing - Dizziness, fatigue and weakness - Swelling, especially in the ankles - Rapid or irregular heart rate Always tell your doctor or health care provider about new and worsening [modernheartandvascular.com]
Treatment
The signs of the liver impairment were transient, subsiding with the successful treatment of the heart failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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The Complete Book of Symptoms and Treatments, Element Books Limited, Angleterre, 1998. Ernst E (Ed). The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine : an evidence-based approach, Harcourt Publishers Limited, Angleterre, 2001. [passeportsante.net]
Seek emergency medical treatment for sudden or unexplained symptoms like chest pain, which may be a sign of a severe heart condition. [modernheartandvascular.com]
Prognosis
Given the overall grim prognosis, the patient chose to pursue comfort-based care. She died at home 9 months after the initial diagnosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Holubarsch CJ, Colucci WS, Meinertz T, Gaus W, Tendera M; Survival and Prognosis: Investigation of Crataegus Extract WS 1442 in CHF (SPICE) trial study group. Eur J Heart Fail. 2008 Dec;10(12):1255-63. 13. [passeportsante.net]
Prevention
Canadian Cardiovascular Society Consensus Conference recommendations on heart failure update 2007: Prevention, management during intercurrent illness or acute decompensation, and use of biomarkers. Can J Cardiol. 2007 Jan;23(1):21-45. Review. 4. [passeportsante.net]
The following conditions are common causes: At Modern Heart and Vascular, we’ll help you manage and prevent heart failure and other heart-related conditions. Request an appointment today to learn more. This article does not provide medical advice. [modernheartandvascular.com]