Cancer and cardiovascular disease are two of the leading causes of global mortality and morbidity. Medical research has generated powerful lifesaving treatments for patients with cancer; however, such treatments may sometimes be at the expense of the patient’s myocardium, leading to heart failure. Anti-cancer drugs, including anthracyclines, can result in deleterious cardiac effects, significantly impacting patients’ functional capacity, mental well-being, and quality of life. Recognizing this, recent international guidelines and expert papers published recommendations on risk stratification and care delivery, including that of cardio-oncology services. This review will summarize key evidence with a focus on anthracycline therapy, providing clinical guidance for the non-oncology professional caring for a patient with cancer and heart failure.
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Hill, L., Delgado, B., Lambrinou, E., Mannion, T., Harbinson, M., & McCune, C. (2023, June 1). Risk and Management of Patients with Cancer and Heart Disease. Cardiology and Therapy. Adis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40119-023-00305-w
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