Cited by 97Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigationCancer survivorship and careCardiac tumors and thrombi

Cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors

Okwuosa, Tochi M, Anzevino, Sarah, Rao, Ruta·2017·Postgraduate Medical Journal

Abstract

Certain cancer therapies, including radiation therapy and some types of chemotherapies, are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and events. Some of these effects such as those presented by anthracyclines, radiation therapy, cisplatin, as well as those presented by hormone therapy for breast cancer—usually taken for many years for some breast and prostate cancers—are long-lasting and associated with cardiovascular events risk more than 20 years after cancer treatment. Cardiovascular testing, diagnostic assessment of suspected cardiovascular symptomatology, as well as laboratory tests for CVD risk factors are imperative. The early recognition and treatment of CVD processes that arise in survivorship years is pivotal, with specific attention to some CVD processes with specific suggested treatment modalities. Preventive measures include adequate screening, the use of medications such as ACE inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers and/or beta blockers, statin therapy and aspirin in persons who warrant these medications, as well as therapeutic lifestyle modifications such as exercise/physical activity, weight loss and appropriate diet for a healthy lifestyle. Periodic follow-up with a good primary care physician who understands the risks associated with cancer therapy is important, and referral to onco-cardiology for further management of cardiovascular risk in these survivors is based on a patient’s cardiovascular risk level and the type, amount and duration of cancer therapies received during the patient’s lifetime.

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Authors
Okwuosa, T. M., Anzevino, S., & Rao, R.
Affiliations
Rush University Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Rao, Ruta
Venue
Postgraduate Medical Journal
Published
2016-10-08
Volume
93
Issue
1096
Pages
82-90
ISSN
  • 0032-5473 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-0756
OpenAlex
W2528936641
Cited by
97
References
88
Citations by year
2026: 8 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 18 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 14 · 2020: 10 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 4
FWCI
0.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Postgraduate Medical Journal (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • HighWire Press Open Archive (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Keywords
cancer survivors, cardiovascular disease, anthracycline cardiotoxicity, radiation-induced cardiotoxicity, hormone therapy, breast cancer, prostate cancer, cardiovascular risk screening, statin therapy, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, aspirin, lifestyle modification, cardio-oncology
MeSH terms
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Antihypertensive Agents, Antineoplastic Agents, Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols, Cardiovascular Diseases, Humans, Neoplasms, Radiotherapy, Risk Factors, United States, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Survivors, Risk Reduction Behavior, Early Diagnosis

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