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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Published on: April 19, 2019
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Cardio-oncology rehabilitation: are we ready?
Irma Bisceglia1, Elio Venturini2, Maria Laura Canale3
1Integrated Cardiology Services, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, C.ne Gianicolense, 87 00152 Rome, Italy.
Summary
Cardio-oncology rehabilitation (CORE) offers superior outcomes compared to exercise alone by integrating nutrition, psychological support, and cardiovascular risk assessment. This comprehensive approach is vital for cancer patients facing cardiovascular challenges, though it remains underutilized.
Area of Science:
- Cardio-oncology
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Preventive Cardiology
Background:
- Cardio-oncology rehabilitation (CORE) is crucial for cancer patients with high cardiovascular disease burden.
- Cancer therapies can induce metabolic issues and cardiovascular toxicities, necessitating specialized care.
- Current CORE models are underused and primarily focus on exercise, overlooking comprehensive needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated review of comprehensive CORE strategies.
- To highlight the benefits of a multitargeted approach in CORE.
- To emphasize the importance of CORE for improving cancer survivors' quality of life.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on cardio-oncology rehabilitation.
- Analysis of comprehensive CORE models versus exercise-only programs.
- Discussion of patient screening and multidisciplinary team approaches.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive CORE, integrating nutritional and psychological support with CV risk assessment, shows better outcomes than exercise-only programs.
- A tailored, multidisciplinary approach and careful patient screening are essential for effective CORE.
- Tele-rehabilitation models for CORE are emerging but still in early stages.
Conclusions:
- CORE is an essential, yet underutilized, component of cancer care.
- A comprehensive, multidisciplinary CORE approach improves quality of life for cancer survivors.
- Optimizing CORE delivery is key to managing cardiovascular health in cancer patients and reducing health inequities.
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