Cardiotoxicity in anthracycline therapy: Prevention strategies

The increasing use of anthracyclines, together with the longer survival of cancer patients, means the toxic effects of these drugs need to be monitored. In order to detect, prevent or mitigate anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy, it is essential that all patients undergo a rigorous initial cardiova...

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Main Authors: Margarida Cruz, Joana Duarte-Rodrigues, Manuel Campelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-06-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204916300642