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Cardiovascular Oncology: The Need for a Multidisciplinary Approach
Rodrigo Ortega Pérez1, Ana Pardo Sanz1, Valentín García Gutiérrez2
1Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.
Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis
|June 21, 2021
Summary
Cardio-oncology addresses cardiovascular complications in cancer patients, focusing on early detection and management of cardiotoxicity and atrial fibrillation to improve outcomes and balance cancer treatment with heart health.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Cardio-oncology
Background:
- Cancer survivorship has increased, leading to more cardiovascular complications from cancer therapies.
- Cardio-oncology integrates cancer care with cardiovascular health protection.
- Atrial fibrillation and cardiotoxicity are key challenges in cancer patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the growing importance of cardio-oncology in managing cardiovascular complications in cancer patients.
- To discuss the challenges and evolving strategies in treating atrial fibrillation and cardiotoxicity.
- To emphasize the need for multidisciplinary collaboration and specialized training in cardio-oncology.
Main Methods:
- Review of current evidence and clinical practice in cardio-oncology.
- Discussion of therapeutic challenges, including antithrombotic therapy for atrial fibrillation.
- Focus on early detection and management of cardiotoxicity.
Main Results:
- Cardio-oncology optimizes clinical decisions for better patient outcomes.
- Early detection and intervention in cardiotoxicity improve ventricular function and cancer treatment completion.
- Optimal antithrombotic therapy for atrial fibrillation in cancer patients remains an area needing specific recommendations.
Conclusions:
- Cardio-oncology is crucial for balancing cancer treatment with cardiovascular health.
- Specialized training and further promotion of cardio-oncology are necessary.
- Multidisciplinary approaches enhance prevention, early detection, and treatment of cardiovascular complications in cancer survivors.
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