How to treat heart myxoma

Cardiac myxoma is the most common primary benign tumor of the heart, occurring mostly in the left atrium, usually single or multiple, pedicled, varying in size and shape. Cardiac myxoma can cause systemic symptoms, such as fever, anemia, fatigue, joint pain, increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate, etc., and can also lead to cardiac dysfunction, such as arrhythmia, heart failure, etc. Therefore, cardiac myxoma needs timely treatment. There are mainly the following treatment methods for cardiac myxoma: 1. Surgical treatment: It is the main treatment method for cardiac myxoma, usually open heart surgery under hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass. The purpose of surgery is to remove the tumor and restore the normal structure and function of the heart. The effect of surgical treatment is good, but there are certain risks, such as bleeding, infection, arrhythmia, etc. 2. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy: For cardiac myxoma that cannot be operated or recurred after surgery, adjuvant treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be used. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can inhibit the growth and spread of tumor cells, but they are more toxic to the heart and need to be used with caution. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life, but it cannot cure the tumor. It should be noted that the treatment method for cardiac myxoma needs to be selected according to the specific conditions of the patient, such as the size, location, number, symptoms, age, and physical condition of the tumor. During the treatment process, patients need to closely cooperate with the doctor's treatment and conduct regular examinations to detect and deal with problems in time. In short, cardiac myxoma is a disease that requires timely treatment. Treatment methods include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, etc. Patients need to choose appropriate treatment methods according to their specific conditions, and closely cooperate with doctors during treatment. Regular examinations are carried out to detect and deal with problems in time.