Translational Cardio-Oncology Research to Promote Better Outcomes for One and All

Cardio-oncology is a vital, new discipline that has experienced exponential growth over the past decade. With the ever-increasing options for effective treatment of cancer, the burden of associated cardiovascular toxicity has continued to grow, making research in cardio-oncology a priority. This research needs to include the full spectrum of basic, clinical, and population science research (Fig.  1). Basic research, “conducted without thought of practical ends,” results in “general knowledge and an understanding of nature and its laws.”1 Clinical research involves human subjects, is patient-oriented, and includes research on mechanisms of human disease; behavioral studies; outcomes and health services research; preventive and therapeutic interventions; the development and testing of new health technologies; and clinical trials.
Source: Heart Failure Clinics - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research