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Q: Tumor Inside Left Atrium

asked by: Grrretl on April 3rd, 2004

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Appreciate some thoughts as to why a tumor inside the left atrium (left atrial myxoma) would cause frequent dizziness and a feeling of tiredness most of the time. Blood flow impairment the cause?

Thank you for your help.

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steve198

replied on September 1st, 2008

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left atrial myxoma

'MYXOMA' its a rear Tumor in the heart, usually these tumors are benign in nature. If diagonised should be removed surgically, because its a life threatening tumor, if not removed surgically then the patient may undergo a sudden cardiac arrest.

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