Cardiac hydatid cysts with intracavitary expansion
Overview
Cardiac hydatid cysts with intracavitary expansion: A parasitic infection that occurs in the heart. Hydatid cyst is the larval stage of a parasite called echinococcus granulosus. Symptoms will depend on the exact location of the cyst. Usually the liver and lungs are involved
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Cardiac hydatid cysts with intracavitary expansion includes the 5 symptoms listed below: * Chest pain * Palpitations * Shortness of breath * Asymptomatic for many years in some cases * Pulmonary emboli
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Cardiac hydatid cysts with intracavitary expansion: * High Blood Pressure : Home Testing o Home Blood Pressure Tests o Home Blood Pressure Monitors o Home Heart Tests * Heart Health: Home Testing: o Heart Rate Monitors o Irregular Heartbeat Detection o Heart Electrocardiogram (ECG) o Home Cholesterol Tests
Treatment
Cardiac hydatid cysts with intracavitary expansion should be treated surgically without delay. Gentle handling of the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass minimizes operative risk. All patients should be investigated for systemic cysts.