Vol 8, Issue 2
Pages 133–138
Published: 10 Apr 2024
Omar Fakhreddine1, Ibrahim Alameh1, Ali Atoui2, Ali Taher2, Ali Bazarbachi2, Hadi Skouri3*
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Citation: Omar Fakhreddine, Ibrahim Alameh, Ali Atoui, Ali Taher, Ali Bazarbachi, Hadi Skouri. Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Referred to a Cardio-Oncology Clinic: The First Lebanese Experience. Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. 8 (2024): 133-138.
DOI: 10.26502/fccm.92920369
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Abstract
Introduction: Survival rates in cancer patients have improved dramatically in the past ten years, especially with the discovery of novel cancer therapy which was found to be associated with multiple cardiovascular complications. The development of cardio oncology clinics has evolved in order to address this issue.
Keywords
Cardio-oncology; Cardiotoxicity; Left ventricular dysfunction; Left ventricular ejection fraction; Global longitudinal strain
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Introduction