Cardio-Oncology Practice Manual : A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease

Today's patients have unique cardiological needs before, during, and after cancer treatment. Chemotherapies, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies can produce side effects or lasting adverse consequences on the heart and circulatory system, making the field of cardio-oncology increasingly important in today's health care. Offers templated and streamlined content for quick retrieval, with key point summaries for each major section. Presents cardiac disease entities and specific malignant diseases in a succinct overview format addressing important clinical care aspects. Features "Central Illustrations" for each topic that visually summarize the chapter and its specific content including algorithms for management of cardiovascular toxicities and one-view overviews of malignancies. Includes a comprehensive drug guide that provides quick reference to drugs prescribed for cancers with therapeutic indications, manifestations and mechanisms of cardiotoxicity, their risk factors, and risk reduction strategies. Brings you up to date with new immune therapies, including immune checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T-cell therapies. -- Publisher… (more)