Atrial Myxoma
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An atrial myxoma is a heart tumor, generally benign, that most often develops in the left atrium. Although it is not cancerous, its location can interfere with blood flow within the heart.
Common symptoms: shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, or fainting, which sometimes change depending on the position of the body.
How it is detected: it is usually identified through imaging studies of the heart, at times after symptoms appear or after findings on a checkup.
Which specialist treats it? A cardiologist evaluates it and, when the lesion needs to be addressed, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon; in minors the pediatric cardiologist takes part. With unexplained cardiac symptoms, the most sensible thing is to seek a professional evaluation as soon as possible.
Data on 83 doctors who treat atrial myxoma
Which specialist treats atrial myxoma?
Atrial myxoma is a usually benign tumor that forms inside one of the heart's atria. A cardiologist evaluates this condition, and a cardiothoracic surgeon performs the surgical removal. If you have palpitations, dizziness, or shortness of breath, see one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in atrial myxoma
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Rigoberto Hernández
Dr. Ernesto Lozano Sabido
Dr. Javier Alberto Romero Sánchez
Dr. Nataly Minor Zarate
Dr. Javier Eduardo Mayorquín Carranza
Dr. Octavio Ocampo Valdez
Dr. Juan Aguirre Domínguez
Dr. Rubén Nicolás Mendoza
Dr. Juan Carlos Mandujano Magdaleno
Dr. Mónica Zarate
Dr. José Leonardo Martínez Paniagua
Dr. Fernando Montemayor Ruiz
Frequently asked questions
What is atrial myxoma?
An atrial myxoma is a heart tumor, generally benign, that most often develops in the left atrium. Although it is not cancerous, its location can interfere with blood flow within the heart.
Which doctor treats atrial myxoma?
Atrial myxoma is a usually benign tumor that forms inside one of the heart's atria. A cardiologist evaluates this condition, and a cardiothoracic surgeon performs the surgical removal. If you have palpitations, dizziness, or shortness of breath, see one of these specialists.