Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 3, 2025
14:24
Percutaneous Contrast Echocardiography-guided Intramyocardial Injection and Cell Delivery in a Large Preclinical Model
Published on: January 21, 2018
11.9K
[Cardio-oncology, why is it a new specialty ?]
M Moonen1, M L Nguyen Trung1, M Deneye1
1Service de Cardiologie, CHU Liège, Belgique.
Revue Medicale De Liege
|June 3, 2021
Summary
Cardio-oncology addresses heart issues in cancer patients, driven by cancer treatments causing cardiovascular toxicity. This specialty prevents, detects, monitors, and treats heart conditions in those undergoing cancer therapy.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Interdisciplinary Medicine
Background:
- Cancer therapies improve survival but can cause significant cardiovascular toxicity.
- Cardiovascular diseases are more prevalent and severe in cancer patients.
- The rise of effective cancer treatments necessitates specialized cardiac care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the scope and importance of cardio-oncology.
- To highlight the need for managing treatment-related cardiovascular side effects.
- To outline the role of cardio-oncology in patient care.
Main Methods:
- Focuses on prevention of cardiovascular disease in cancer patients.
- Emphasizes early detection and monitoring of cardiac complications.
- Includes management and treatment of cardiovascular toxicities.
Main Results:
- Cardio-oncology has emerged as a critical interdisciplinary field.
- Specialized services are in high demand due to treatment side effects.
- Cardiovascular complications are a major concern in cancer care.
Conclusions:
- Cardio-oncology is essential for managing cancer patients' cardiac health.
- It bridges the gap between oncology and cardiology.
- Proactive cardiac care improves outcomes for cancer survivors.
Related Concept Videos
01:29Cardiomyopathy V: Interprofessional Care
93
Managing cardiomyopathy involves addressing underlying or precipitating causes, treating heart failure with medications, and implementing dietary changes and a balanced exercise and rest regimen.Lifestyle ModificationsCardiomyopathy patients should adopt a low-sodium diet to reduce fluid retention and manage heart failure. A personalized exercise and rest plan helps maintain physical fitness without overstraining the heart. Avoiding alcohol and tobacco is essential to prevent further damage to...
93
02:49Cancer Therapies
8.9K
Cancer therapies are various modes of treatment, such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy that are administered to cancer patients.
However, cancer treatments can pose several challenges, as therapies used to kill cancer cells are generally also toxic to normal cells. Moreover, cancer cells mutate rapidly and can develop resistance to chemical agents or radiation therapy. Besides, all types of cancer cells may not respond to the same therapy. Some cancer cells respond to one...
However, cancer treatments can pose several challenges, as therapies used to kill cancer cells are generally also toxic to normal cells. Moreover, cancer cells mutate rapidly and can develop resistance to chemical agents or radiation therapy. Besides, all types of cancer cells may not respond to the same therapy. Some cancer cells respond to one...
8.9K
01:25Cardiomyopathy I: Introduction and Classification
170
Cardiomyopathy, or CMP, is a group of diseases affecting the myocardial structure, impairing its ability to pump blood effectively. This condition can lead to arrhythmias, heart failure, or sudden cardiac death.Cardiomyopathies are classified into primary and secondary categories:Primary Cardiomyopathy refers to conditions involving only the heart muscle that are often idiopathic (of unknown cause) or genetic. They primarily affect the myocardium without the involvement of other systemic...
170
01:27Coronary Artery Disease V: Interprofessional Care
85
Interprofessional care for coronary artery disease includes pharmacological therapy and revascularization procedures.Pharmacological therapy for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) aims to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve patient outcomes through various classes of medications:Antiplatelet Agents:Aspirin and Clopidogrel: These medications inhibit platelet aggregation, preventing blood clots, which is crucial for avoiding heart attacks and strokes. Doctors often prescribe these...
85
02:57Targeted Cancer Therapies
8.0K
The targeted cancer therapies, also known as “molecular targeted therapies,” take advantage of the molecular and genetic differences between the cancer cells and the normal cells. It needs a thorough understanding of the cancer cells to develop drugs that can target specific molecular aspects that drive the growth, progression, and spread of cancer cells without affecting the growth and survival of other normal cells in the body.
There are several types of targeted therapies against...
There are several types of targeted therapies against...
8.0K
02:56Treatment Resistant Cancers
3.5K
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. A cancer cell is genetically unstable and hence can mutate faster. They can also modify their microenvironment and escape immune surveillance. The difficulties in treating cancer are further compounded by the emergence of rapid resistance to anticancer drugs. The most common ways to attain resistance in cancer cells include alteration in drug transport and metabolism, modification of drug target, elevated DNA damage response, or...
3.5K