Clinical Cardio-Oncology

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.

Key Features

    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.
    Includes online case studies focused on the structure and implementation of cardio-oncology care.
    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.
    Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

CONTENTS

Section I ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY PRINCIPES FOR THE CARDIOLOGIST

1 Principles of Cancer Treatment

2 Introduction to Systematic Antineoplastic Treatments of Cardiologists

3 Basics of Radiation Therapy

4 Cardiac Tumors: Overview and Pathology

5. Cardiac Tumors: Imaging

6. Cardiac Tumors: Treatment

7 Subtypes of Cancer Involving the Heart

Section II CARDIAC COMPLICATIONS FROM CANCER THERAPY

8 Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiomyopathy

9 Vascular Toxicities of Cancer Therapies

10 Cardiovascular Complications from Cancer Therapy: Hypertension-Focus on Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors

11 Thromboembolic Disease in Cancer

12 Pericardial Disease and Effusion

13 Arrhythmias and QTc Prolongations

14 Radiation-Induced Heart Disease: Long-Term Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Management

15 Miscellaneous Syndromes (Takotsubo’s Orthostasis, and Differentiation Syndrome)

Section III COORDINATION OF CARE AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF CANCER TREATMENT

16 Diagnostic Tests in Cardio-oncology

17 Pretherapy Cardiology Evaluation

18 Intratherapy Cardiology Evaluation

19 Cardiovascular Effects of Anthracycline

20 Supportive and Palliative Care and Issues in Cardio-oncology

Section IV CARDIO-ONCOLOGY IN PRACTICE

21 Cardio-oncology in Practice: Goals and Principles

22 Structure and Implementation of Cardio-oncology

23 Cardio-oncology Fellowship Programs