Clinical Cardio-oncology E-Book

Joerg Herrmann

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2016
• eBook ISBN:
  9780323462396
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Cardiology

Clinical Cardio-oncology is a comprehensive, clinically focused title for cardiologists, oncologists, and specialists in cardio-oncology programs who need up-to-date knowledge about the cardiovascular effects of cancer treatment, especially on long-term cancer survivors. This brand-new resource covers the implementation of cardio-oncology into your practice, while a strong focus on patient management offers helpful information on coordinating care before, during, and after therapy. Its highly organized four-section format allows readers to quickly and easily locate relevant information.- Comprised of four sections for quick and easy reference: Oncology and Hematology Principles; Cardiac Complications from Cancer Therapy; Coordination of Care; and Cardio-oncology in Practice.- Provides expert wisdom from cardio-oncology authorities around the world, as well as consultation and perspectives from pioneers in the field of oncology.- Highlights the principles of cancer therapies, including radiation and tumor therapy, as well as pre-, intra-, and post-therapy cardiology evaluation.- Boasts chapters on implementing cardio-oncology into practice: primary cancer centers, comprehensive referral centers, group practices, and educational needs and goals for fellowship programs.- Advises on how to coordinate care for the patient at every stage of treatment (pre-therapy, during therapy, after therapy, and end-of-life).- Presents detailed information on various cardiac complications from cancer therapy, such as cardiomyopathy, vascular disease, arrhythmias, and hypertension.- Teaches the principles of oncology and hematology with coverage of different therapy types and cardiac tumors.- Includes a comprehensive drug guide.

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Contributors
• Preface
• Introduction
• Section 1: Oncology and Hematology Principles for the Cardiologist
• Section 2: Cardiac Complications from Cancer Therapy
• Section 3: Coordination of Care at Different Stages of Cancer Treatment
• Section 4: Cardio-Oncology in Practice
• Appendix: Drug Guide
• Index