Symptoms associated with cardiac myxomas are typically due to the effect of the mass of the tumor obstructing the normal flow of blood within the chambers of the heart. Because pedunculated myxomas are somewhat mobile, symptoms may only occur when the patient is in a particular position. Some symptoms of myxoma may be associated with the release of interleukin 6 (IL-6) by the myxoma. High levels of IL-6 may be associated with a higher risk of embolism of the myxoma. Symptoms of a cardiac myxoma include: * Dyspnea on exertion * Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea * Fever * Weight loss (see cachexia) * Lightheadedness or syncope (Loss of consciousness) * Hemoptysis * Sudden death * Tachycardia or milder heartrate, i.e. 75 - 100 cycl/min
medical cause of Mitral insufficiency
medical cause of Mitral valve stenosis
medical cause of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
medical cause of Coronary artery disease
medical cause of Dilated cardiomyopathy
medical cause of Pericarditis
medical cause of Constrictive pericarditis
medical cause of Heart failure