Cardiac and cognitive effects of androgen deprivation therapy: are they real?
With androgen deprivation therapy being used ever earlier and longer in the course of prostate cancer, concerns have emerged about a variety of adverse effects, including cardiovascular disease and cognitive dysfunction. Conflicting data in both areas have led to controversy and confusion. Here, we review published data in an attempt to clarify those issues.
Alibhai
S M H
SM
Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, University Health Network, Toronto, ON. shabbir.alibhai@uhn.on.ca
Mohamedali
H Z
HZ