Abstract
Anticancer drugs, especially anthracyclines, may induce adverse cardiac effects which can be life-threatening in some patients. In this article we discuss the mechanisms and the types of cardiotoxicity and its prevention, with special attention paid to the role of monitoring of the cardiovascular system during chemotherapy.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
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Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Drug Evaluation
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Drug Monitoring
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Heart / drug effects*
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Heart Diseases / chemically induced*
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Heart Diseases / prevention & control
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Neoplasms / drug therapy*
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Time Factors