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Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston
Reports describe recent advances in cardiology research
August 16th, 2005
Data on cardiology are outlined in reports from the United States and India. Study 1: Computed tomography (CT) was recommended for diagnosing intracardiac thrombi and tumors. According to a study from the United States, "Although cardiac tumors are rare, they nevertheless represent an important subgroup, the diagnosis of which is challenging for the primary care physician. Symptoms are not characteristic and serious complications including stroke, myocardial infarction and even sudden death from arrhythmia may be the first signs of tumor." "The most common primary cardiac neoplasm is the benign myxoma and the most frequent primary...
Source: Managed Care Business Week (2005-08-16)
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