Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: RECENT FINDINGS: Although proteasome inhibitors and immunomodulatory drugs have led to significant improvements in oncologic outcomes, there is increasing evidence of serious cardiovascular side effects which may be exacerbated in the setting of underlying cardiovascular risk factors or disease. Cardiotoxicities include cardiomyopathy and heart failure, accelerated hypertension, arrhythmias, and both arterial and venous thromboembolism. Given the frequency of cardiovascular risk factors in multiple myeloma patients as well as the cardiotoxicities associated with the different treatment regimens, it is essential to closely monitor these patients. Collaboration between cardiologists and oncologists is necessary to ensure patients receive optimal cancer treatment while minimizing cardiovascular risk.
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Authors | Dae Hyun Lee, Michael G Fradley |
Journal | Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicine
(Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med)
Vol. 20
Issue 3
Pg. 19
(Mar 06 2018)
ISSN: 1092-8464 [Print] United States |
PMID | 29508087
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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