Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
After treatment, seek emergency help for sudden stroke symptoms, fainting, severe breathing difficulty, or new severe chest pain.
New fever, increasing wound redness or drainage, worsening shortness of breath, or a new irregular heartbeat should be reported promptly.
After surgery, follow-up focuses on healing, heart function, and checking for recurrence.
Appointments may include an examination, review of symptoms, and echocardiography.
There is no single imaging schedule that applies to everyone.
Timing depends on the tumor’s features, the operation, pathology results, and whether an inherited syndrome is suspected.
Longer-term routine follow-up is especially important for people with Carney complex, a family history, multiple tumors, or a previous recurrence.
Family members should not assume that they need testing without first discussing the family history with a clinician or genetic counselor.
Symptoms that develop gradually, such as increasing fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance, should be discussed at a routine or earlier follow-up visit depending on their severity.
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During recovery, the surgical team will give guidance about wound care, activity, driving, work, and cardiac rehabilitation when appropriate.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Atrial myxoma. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.