Management of COVID-19 in cancer patients receiving cardiotoxic anti-cancer therapy. Future recommendations for cardio-oncology
| Autor: | Hasan Kobat, Islam Elkonaissi, Mehmet Tevfik Dorak, Shereen Nabhani-Gebara |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | Oncology Reviews, Vol 15, Iss 1 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1970-5557 1970-5565 |
| DOI: | 10.4081/oncol.2021.510 |
| Popis: | Cardiotoxicity induced by anti-cancer treatment has become a significant threat as the number of cardiotoxic anti-cancer agents is growing. Cancer patients are at an increased risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) because of immune suppression caused by anti-cancer drugs and/or supportive treatment. Deterioration in lung functions due to COVID-19 is responsible for many cardiac events. The presence of COVID-19 and some of its treatment modalities may increase the chance of cardiotoxicity development in cancer patients receiving potentially cardiotoxic agents. This review provides evidence-based information on the cardiotoxicity risk in cancer patients clinically diagnosed with COVID-19 who are receiving potentially cardiotoxic anti-cancer agents. Proposed strategies relating to the management of this patient cohorts are also discussed. |
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