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What Causes Presence Of Nodule In Heart Mean?
I was called a few minutes ago by my doctor and was told that I might have a nodule in my heart but won t know until a ct scan is perform. I just had a stress test done and perhaps was noticed during that process. He stated that he was not sure if there were a bone or a tumor. it was first detected a couple of years ago but has not changed. This is the first time I have learned of this. What exactly is he talking about?
Mon, 3 Jun 2019
Hello,
Get ECG or EKG done to detect any abnormalities in the electrical conduction of the heart.
If there is a nodule in the heart it will cause abnormal rhythms, can also be fatal as it may cause the failure of the heart's right ventricle.
Get physically examined by a cardiologist, get all required investigations & Imaging tests done, get treated at the earliest.
Avoid smoking, taking tobacco products & cut on(stop) alcohol intake. Heart tumors(myxomas) are noncancerous tumors detected commonly in women.
Nodules or tumors may cause symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, swelling of legs, ankles & abdomen.
Reduce weight, switch to a healthy diet & lifestyle.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Get ECG or EKG done to detect any abnormalities in the electrical conduction of the heart.
If there is a nodule in the heart it will cause abnormal rhythms, can also be fatal as it may cause the failure of the heart's right ventricle.
Get physically examined by a cardiologist, get all required investigations & Imaging tests done, get treated at the earliest.
Avoid smoking, taking tobacco products & cut on(stop) alcohol intake. Heart tumors(myxomas) are noncancerous tumors detected commonly in women.
Nodules or tumors may cause symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, swelling of legs, ankles & abdomen.
Reduce weight, switch to a healthy diet & lifestyle.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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