Cardiovascular Care: Cancer History a New Risk Factor
Exploring Innovative Prevention Strategies for Cancer Survivors Undergoing Angioplasty
Topline:
A groundbreaking study presented at the 2023 American Heart Association Congress reveals a crucial link between cancer history and increased cardiovascular events in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty. This discovery calls for a paradigm shift in cardiovascular care, advocating for intensified primary and secondary prevention strategies akin to those for diabetes or chronic renal failure, particularly for cancer survivors. This article delves into the study's implications, urging healthcare providers to reconsider traditional risk assessments and embrace more rigorous cardiovascular monitoring and treatment protocols.
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