Cancer Therapy-Related Cardiac Dysfunction: Strategies for Enhancing Cardiac Recovery

Chemotherapy has markedly improved cancer outcomes, yet cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) poses a significant challenge, affecting around 10% of patients. CTRCD can be asymptomatic or present with heart failure symptoms. Multimodality imaging, particularly echocardiography, remains...

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Main Authors: Pavel Martinez-Dominguez, Maria Jose Santa Ana-Bayona, Enrique C. Guerra, Nilda Espinola-Zavaleta
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Published: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center 2024-08-01
Series:Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
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Online Access:https://account.journal.houstonmethodist.org/index.php/up-j-mdbcj/article/view/1430
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description Chemotherapy has markedly improved cancer outcomes, yet cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) poses a significant challenge, affecting around 10% of patients. CTRCD can be asymptomatic or present with heart failure symptoms. Multimodality imaging, particularly echocardiography, remains pivotal for monitoring cardiac function. Potential biomarkers for CTRCD assessment include troponin and B-type natriuretic peptide. Pharmacological interventions, such as dexrazoxane, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and statins, play a crucial role in primary prevention and mitigating cardiotoxicity alongside cardiac rehabilitation programs. Thus, a comprehensive approach is essential for optimal cardiac recovery and improved patient outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-2c660cc4843b4806b32a1c4b32fd9a702025-08-20T03:47:06ZengHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular CenterMethodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal1947-61082024-08-0120410911210.14797/mdcvj.14301408Cancer Therapy-Related Cardiac Dysfunction: Strategies for Enhancing Cardiac RecoveryPavel Martinez-Dominguez0https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2821-9692Maria Jose Santa Ana-Bayona1https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3476-9711Enrique C. Guerra2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0677-9935Nilda Espinola-Zavaleta3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4820-1325National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chavez, Mexico City; Autonomous University of Chihuahua, ChihuahuaNational Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chavez, Mexico CityNational Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chavez, Mexico City; National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico CityNational Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chavez, Mexico City; ABC Medical Center, Mexico CityChemotherapy has markedly improved cancer outcomes, yet cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) poses a significant challenge, affecting around 10% of patients. CTRCD can be asymptomatic or present with heart failure symptoms. Multimodality imaging, particularly echocardiography, remains pivotal for monitoring cardiac function. Potential biomarkers for CTRCD assessment include troponin and B-type natriuretic peptide. Pharmacological interventions, such as dexrazoxane, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and statins, play a crucial role in primary prevention and mitigating cardiotoxicity alongside cardiac rehabilitation programs. Thus, a comprehensive approach is essential for optimal cardiac recovery and improved patient outcomes.https://account.journal.houstonmethodist.org/index.php/up-j-mdbcj/article/view/1430cardiotoxicitycardiac dysfunctioncardiac recoverycardio-oncology
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Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
cardiotoxicity
cardiac dysfunction
cardiac recovery
cardio-oncology
title Cancer Therapy-Related Cardiac Dysfunction: Strategies for Enhancing Cardiac Recovery
title_full Cancer Therapy-Related Cardiac Dysfunction: Strategies for Enhancing Cardiac Recovery
title_fullStr Cancer Therapy-Related Cardiac Dysfunction: Strategies for Enhancing Cardiac Recovery
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title_short Cancer Therapy-Related Cardiac Dysfunction: Strategies for Enhancing Cardiac Recovery
title_sort cancer therapy related cardiac dysfunction strategies for enhancing cardiac recovery
topic cardiotoxicity
cardiac dysfunction
cardiac recovery
cardio-oncology
url https://account.journal.houstonmethodist.org/index.php/up-j-mdbcj/article/view/1430
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