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Cardiac complications in cancer treatment - A review

Xianchi Li1, Min Liu1, Rongrong Sun1

  • 1Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, Jiangsu Province, China; The Affiliated Xuzhou Hospital of Medical College of Southeast University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Xuzhou Clinical School of Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Xuzhou Clinical Medical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.

Hellenic Journal of Cardiology : HJC = Hellenike Kardiologike Epitheorese
|December 25, 2016
PubMed

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Cancer therapies can cause heart problems, leading to heart failure even after cancer survival. New research focuses on monitoring and managing this cardiotoxicity for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Effective cancer treatments, particularly targeted therapies, are increasingly linked to cardiac dysfunction.
  • Patients may survive cancer only to develop fatal heart failure, highlighting a critical survivorship issue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding of cardiac complications arising from cancer treatments.
  • To discuss recent advancements in monitoring and managing treatment-induced cardiotoxicity.

Main Methods:

  • This review synthesizes findings from recent research and clinical studies.
  • It examines technological advancements in the detection and management of cardiac dysfunction.

Main Results:

  • Anticancer therapies, including novel targeted agents, pose significant risks of cardiotoxicity.
  • Early detection and monitoring are crucial for mitigating long-term cardiac damage.

Conclusions:

  • Managing cardiotoxicity is essential for improving long-term survival and quality of life in cancer patients.
  • Continued research into novel monitoring and therapeutic strategies is vital.
Keywords:
CancerCardiotoxicityHeart failureTargeted therapy

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