The changes in cardiac physiology with aging and the implications for the treating oncologist Journal Article


Authors: Gupta, D.; Verma, S.; Pun, S. C.; Steingart, R. M.
Article Title: The changes in cardiac physiology with aging and the implications for the treating oncologist
Abstract: The link between cancer, cardiovascular disease, and aging is well documented. In this review, we highlight the physiologic and pathologic changes associated with the cardiovascular aging process, the role they play when interfaced with various cancer therapies and the implications for the treating oncologist. © 2015 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords: cancer chemotherapy; cancer surgery; review; sorafenib; bevacizumab; cisplatin; fluorouracil; sunitinib; heart left ventricle failure; hypertension; capecitabine; cancer radiotherapy; neoplasm; imatinib; disease association; multiple cycle treatment; breast cancer; alkylating agent; cyclophosphamide; oncology; cancer therapy; cardiovascular disease; heart infarction; vein thrombosis; cardiotoxicity; blood vessel; epirubicin; aging; trastuzumab; anthracycline; pericardial effusion; elderly; congestive heart failure; heart ventricle arrhythmia; artery thrombosis; liposome; geriatrics; cardiomyopathy; heart tamponade; heart function; oncologist; myocarditis; razoxane; cancer; human; priority journal; heart ventricle; cardiovascular aging; heart muscle conduction system
Journal Title: Journal of Geriatric Oncology
Volume: 6
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1879-4068
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2015-05-01
Start Page: 178
End Page: 184
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2015.02.004
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 25758027
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Notes: Export Date: 2 July 2015 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Richard M Steingart
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  2. Dipti Gupta
    55 Gupta
  3. Shawn Clinton Pun
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  4. Shivani   Verma
    3 Verma