Publication
Title
Update on pathophysiology and preventive strategies of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity
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Abstract
Anthracycline chemotherapy has a prominent role in treating many forms of cancer. Unfortunately, cardiotoxic side effects represent a serious limitation to their use, with doxorubicin being the leading drug of the group. Indeed, anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy is an important public health concern because it may not be detected for many years and remains a lifelong threat. Even after decades of investigation, neither the exact mode of action of anthracyclines nor the pathways leading to their side effect are fully understood. It is increasingly important to establish collaboration between oncologists and cardiologists to improve the management of cancer patient receiving anthracyclines. This article reviews the clinical course, pathogenesis, cardiac monitoring and new concepts in diagnosing and preventing anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Clinical and experimental pharmacology and physiology
Publication
Hoboken : Wiley , 2019
ISSN
14401681
DOI
10.1111/1440-1681.13036
Volume/pages
46 :3 (2019) , p. 204-215
ISI
000459826000002
Pubmed ID
30244497
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UAntwerpen
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Last edited 02.10.2024
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