title: A Practical Approach to the Oncology Patient With Heart Failure.
abstract: Left ventricular systolic dysfunction is a significant cause of morbidity among cancer patients in whom this unfortunate complication develops. Investigation and management of chemotherapy- and radiation-induced cardiomyopathy in the emerging field of cardio-oncology involves a multidisciplinary approach between cardiology and oncology departments. The purpose of this article is to provide a practical approach to the cardiologist's assessment and management of cancer treatment-related cardiomyopathies.
authors: Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University and the QE II Health Science Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Electronic address: lin.carter10@gmail.com.
authors: Lindsey P
authors: LP
authors: Carter
authors: Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University and the QE II Health Science Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
authors: Brian A
authors: BA
authors: Clarke
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D059248:Chemoradiotherapy; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D018487:Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*