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  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Cancer treatments can lead to heart failure, impacting patient quality of life.
  • Conventional echocardiography often detects cardiotoxicity too late for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of stress echocardiography in early detection of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity.
  • To explore current knowledge and emerging research in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing advanced echocardiography techniques like 3D imaging and strain analysis.
  • Assessing cardiac impairment in patients undergoing cardiotoxic chemotherapy.

Main Results:

  • Novel echocardiography techniques identify subclinical cardiotoxicity in 30%-50% of patients.
  • Early detection allows for timely intervention and improved patient management.

Conclusions:

  • Stress echocardiography shows promise for early detection and monitoring of cardiotoxicity.
  • Further research is needed to standardize and optimize these techniques for routine use.