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Advancing Cardio-Oncology in Asia

Choon Ta Ng1,2, Li Ling Tan3,4, Il Suk Sohn5

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN, USA.

Korean Circulation Journal
|February 15, 2023
PubMed

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Cardio-oncology addresses cancer treatment's heart risks. This review highlights the growing need for cardio-oncology in Asia due to rising cancer and heart disease, emphasizing tailored initiatives.

Area of Science:

  • Cardio-oncology
  • Cardiovascular disease in oncology
  • Multidisciplinary care

Background:

  • Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are rising in Asia.
  • There's a growing need for cardio-oncology awareness and initiatives in the region.
  • Asia's diversity presents unique challenges and opportunities for cardio-oncology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the burden of cancer and cardiovascular disease in Asia.
  • To describe the challenges in establishing cardio-oncology in Asia.
  • To outline strategies for advancing cardio-oncology in Asia.

Main Methods:

  • State-of-the-art literature review.
  • Analysis of cancer and cardiovascular disease burden in Asia.
  • Discussion of socio-economic, ethnic, and training challenges.

Main Results:

  • Significant burden of cancer and cardiovascular disease in diverse Asian populations.
  • Unique challenges including socio-economic disparities and limited training exist.
  • Opportunities for tailored, country-specific cardio-oncology programs are identified.

Conclusions:

  • Advancing cardio-oncology in Asia requires addressing specific regional challenges.
  • Developing country-specific initiatives and increasing physician awareness are crucial.
  • Collaborative efforts are needed to mitigate cardiovascular toxicities in Asian cancer patients.

Keywords:
AsiaCancerCardio-oncologyCardiotoxicityOnco-cardiology

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