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Cardiac risk stratification of breast cancer patients in a cardio-oncology clinic.

Peter G DoukasRuchi N PatelVishnu VenkateshSadiya S KhanAbigail BaldridgeNausheen Akhter
Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2021)
Our study provides insight into referral practices, interventions, and outcomes at a cardio-oncology clinic. Furthermore, breast cancer patients continue to have high rates of HF. These findings suggest a need to shift referral practices upstream for a pre-chemotherapy evaluation to optimize cardiovascular health.
Keyphrases
  • primary care
  • palliative care
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • left ventricular
  • locally advanced
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • metabolic syndrome
  • heart failure
  • acute heart failure
  • atrial fibrillation