Prevalence of cardiovascular late sequelae in long ‐term survivors of childhood cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

ConclusionThis review showed the vast range of cardiovascular late effects after childhood or adolescent cancer therapy. The differences between the papers prevented drawing a conclusive picture of the prevalence of cardiovascular late effects. Large cohort studies and better reporting are needed to improve the knowledge on this topic.

Source: Pediatric Blood and Cancer - February 16, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Peter Scholz ‐Kreisel, Claudia Spix, Maria Blettner, Susan Eckerle, Jörg Faber, Philipp Wild, Hiltrud Merzenich, Ulrike Hennewig Tags: Research Article Source Type: research