Carcinoid tumor of midgut origin with large segment ... shortness of breath, ascites and peripheral edema, will eventually ensue, the onset of symptoms may be insidious. Echocardiography remains ...

Carcinoid tumors are part of a heterogeneous group ... as they are used to reduce the release of mediators or to block their peripheral effects. The effects of these medications on fibrosis ...

Rheumatic valvular heart disease is the most common cause; however, carcinoid heart disease ... right and left heart failure, as well as peripheral edema and right upper quadrant pain from ...