Lestuzzi C., Oliva S., Ferraù F. (Eds.) Manual of Cardio-oncology: Cardiovascular Care in the Cancer Patient

Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2017. — 472 p. — ISBN: 978-3319402345.Detailed attention is devoted to the various forms of cardiotoxicity associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The drugs commonly responsible for each toxicity are identified and clear advice is offered on monitoring techniques and treatment approaches. In addition, the issue of cardiotoxicity due to cancer treatment in particular patient groups – children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing cardiac disease – is addressed separately, with guidance on when and how antineoplastic (and/or cardiological) treatments should be modified. Further sections describe the correct responses to cardiac problems secondary to the cancer itself, including thromboembolic disorders and electrolyte imbalances, and the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of cardiac tumors. A closing section considers how to improve cooperation between oncologists, cardiologists, and general practitioners to ensure that cancer patients’ cardiovascular needs are met in a multidisciplinary approach.Introductory Aspects
Epidemiology of Cancer: Prevalence, Incidence of Neoplastic Diseases and Trends in Survival in Europe
Cancer, Heart Diseases, and Common Risk Factors: Smoke
Cancer, Heart Diseases and Common Risk Factors: Diet and Physical Activity
Cardiac Problems as a Consequence of Cancer
Thromboembolic Disorders as a Consequence of Cancer
Arrhythmias and Electrolyte Imbalances as Consequences of Cancer
Oncologic Treatments and Cardiotoxicity
Molecules, Drugs, and First-Line Therapies: A Guide for the Cardiologist
The Pharmacologist’s Point of View: Mechanisms of Cardiotoxicity
Cardiotoxicity: Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Cardiotoxicity: Cardiac Ischemia
Cardiotoxicity: Hypertension
Cardiac Arrhythmias in Cancer Patients
Radiotherapy: Clinical Aspects and Cardiotoxicity
Cardiotoxicity in Children
Cardiotoxicity in the Elderly
Treatments in Patients with Cancer and Cardiac Diseases
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cardiotoxicity
Cardiotoxicity in Long-Term Survivors
Cardiac Tumors
Cardiac Malignancies: Clinical Aspects.
Secondary Cardiac Tumors.
Primary Cardiac Malignancies: Epidemiology and Pathology
Diagnosis of Primary Cardiac Malignancies: Echocardiography
Diagnosis of Primary Cardiac Malignancies: Magnetic Resonance
Other Imaging Techniques: Computed Tomography and Positron Emission Tomography
Surgical Treatment of Primary Cardiac Malignancies
Cardiac Tumors: Multimodality Approach, Follow-Up, and Prognosis
Improving the Cooperation Between Oncologists, Cardiologists, and General Practitioners
Understanding the Most Common Oncologic and Cardiologic Terms
What the Oncologist Needs to Know: How to Ask for a Cardiology Consultation
What the Cardiologist Needs to Know: How to Write the Consultation
What the General Practitioner Needs to Know: When to Consult the Cardiologist and/or the Oncologist