Risk of death from cardiovascular disease following breast cancer: a systematic review

2017214 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

Authors

Sofie A. M. Gernaat · University Medical Center Utrecht

Peh Joo Ho · National University Health System

N. Rijnberg · Academic Medical Center

Marleen J. Emaus · University Medical Center Utrecht

Lisanne M. Baak · Utrecht University

Mikael Hartman · National University Hospital

Diederick E. Grobbee

Abstract

CVD is an important cause of death following breast cancer. Identification of patients at high risk of CVD is important to optimize CVD prevention and tailor breast cancer treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Cancer Risks and Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment

Volume 164, Issue 3, pp. 537-555

DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4282-9

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 12.84