Cardiovascular phenotypes and incident cardiovascular events in people with previous cancer

As the intersection between cardiology and oncology continues to expand, much has been said about the shared risk factors of these conditions, in particular, tobacco use, a suboptimal diet and physical inactivity.1 In addition, the reported cardiovascular toxicity of cancer therapy in all its forms has been extensively documented and appropriately has raised our collective awareness. The importance of heart disease in patients undergoing cancer care cannot be understated, but also how critical it becomes to prioritise a care continuum after cancer is survived. The fantastic progress in the treatment and even cure of malignancies has undoubtedly highlighted the need for postcancer care like never before. We are now perhaps entering the next level of that care, where we can find direction related to what postcancer care needs to be, what are the specific warning signs and enhance the clinician’s focus, tailoring attention to specific issues related...
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