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Cardio-oncology, novel biomarkers, and advances in structural heart disease and arrhythmia management
Patrizio Lancellotti1, Cécile Oury1
1Department of Cardiology, CHU Sart Tilman, University of Liège Hospital, GIGA Institute, Liège, Belgium.
Insights
Cardiovascular medicine is advancing towards personalized patient care using new biomarkers and imaging. This issue highlights diverse cardiovascular topics, emphasizing tailored strategies for conditions from cancer-related heart issues to arrhythmia prevention.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Precision Medicine
Background:
- Cardiovascular medicine is increasingly focused on individualized patient care.
- Novel biomarkers, advanced imaging, and multidisciplinary risk assessment are key drivers.
- The field is expanding to address complex conditions across the cardiovascular spectrum.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular medicine continues to move towards precision-based, individualised patient care, supported by novel biomarkers, refined imaging protocols, and multidisciplinary risk assessment. The studies featured in this issue of Acta Cardiologica span cardio-oncology, structural heart disease, immune and proteomic biomarkers, sepsis-related cardiac dysfunction, arrhythmia management, and vascular disease. Collectively, they underscore the growing importance of individualised diagnostic and therapeutic strategies across the cardiovascular spectrum, from cancer-related heart failure to conduction system pacing and cardiac arrest prevention.
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