Description
Clinical Cardio-oncology is a comprehensive, clinically focused title for cardiologists, oncologists, and specialists in cardio-oncology programs who need up-to-date knowledge about the cardiovascular effects of cancer treatment, especially on long-term cancer survivors. This brand-new resource covers the implementation of cardio-oncology into your practice, while a strong focus on patient management offers helpful information on coordinating care before, during, and after therapy. Its highly organized four-section format allows readers to quickly and easily locate relevant information.- Comprised of four sections for quick and easy reference: Oncology and Hematology Principles; Cardiac Complications from Cancer Therapy; Coordination of Care; and Cardio-oncology in Practice.- Provides expert wisdom from cardio-oncology authorities around the world, as well as consultation and perspectives from pioneers in the field of oncology.- Highlights the principles of cancer therapies, including radiation and tumor therapy, as well as pre-, intra-, and post-therapy cardiology evaluation.- Boasts chapters on implementing cardio-oncology into practice: primary cancer centers, comprehensive referral centers, group practices, and educational needs and goals for fellowship programs.- Advises on how to coordinate care for the patient at every stage of treatment (pre-therapy, during therapy, after therapy, and end-of-life).- Presents detailed information on various cardiac complications from cancer therapy, such as cardiomyopathy, vascular disease, arrhythmias, and hypertension.- Teaches the principles of oncology and hematology with coverage of different therapy types and cardiac tumors.- Includes a comprehensive drug guide.
Table of Contents
Section I ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY PRINCIPES FOR THE CARDIOLOGIST1 Principles of Cancer Treatment2 Introduction to Systematic Antineoplastic Treatments of Cardiologists3 Basics of Radiation Therapy4 Cardiac Tumors: Overview and Pathology5. Cardiac Tumors: Imaging6. Cardiac Tumors: Treatment7 Subtypes of Cancer Involving the HeartSection II CARDIAC COMPLICATIONS FROM CANCER THERAPY8 Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiomyopathy9 Vascular Toxicities of Cancer Therapies10 Cardiovascular Complications from Cancer Therapy: Hypertension-Focus on Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors11 Thromboembolic Disease in Cancer12 Pericardial Disease and Effusion13 Arrhythmias and QTc Prolongations14 Radiation-Induced Heart Disease: Long-Term Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Management15 Miscellaneous Syndromes (Takotsubo's Orthostasis, and Differentiation Syndrome)Section III COORDINATION OF CARE AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF CANCER TREATMENT16 Diagnostic Tests in Cardio-oncology17 Pretherapy Cardiology Evaluation18 Intratherapy Cardiology Evaluation19 Cardiovascular Effects of Anthracycline20 Supportive and Palliative Care and Issues in Cardio-oncologySection IV CARDIO-ONCOLOGY IN PRACTICE21 Cardio-oncology in Practice: Goals and Principles22 Structure and Implementation of Cardio-oncology23 Cardio-oncology Fellowship Programs
