Cardiovascular Toxicity in Cancer Therapy: Protecting the Heart while Combating Cancer
- 23-07-2024
- Cytostatic Therapy
- Regenerative Medicine (SM Wu, Section Editor)
- Authors
- Amit Manhas
- Dipti Tripathi
- Dilip Thomas
- Nazish Sayed
- Published in
- Current Cardiology Reports | Issue 9/2024
Abstract
Purpose of Review
This review explores the cardiovascular toxicity associated with cancer therapies, emphasizing the significance of the growing field of cardio-oncology. It aims to elucidate the mechanisms of cardiotoxicity due to radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies, and to discuss the advancements in human induced pluripotent stem cell technology (hiPSC) for predictive disease modeling.
Recent Findings
Recent studies have identified several chemotherapeutic agents, including anthracyclines and kinase inhibitors, that significantly increase cardiovascular risks. Advances in hiPSC technology have enabled the differentiation of these cells into cardiovascular lineages, facilitating more accurate modeling of drug-induced cardiotoxicity. Moreover, integrating hiPSCs into clinical trials holds promise for personalized cardiotoxicity assessments, potentially enhancing patient-specific therapeutic strategies.
Summary
Cardio-oncology bridges oncology and cardiology to mitigate the cardiovascular side-effects of cancer treatments. Despite advancements in predictive models using hiPSCs, challenges persist in accurately replicating adult heart tissue and ensuring reproducibility. Ongoing research is essential for developing personalized therapies that balance effective cancer treatment with minimal cardiovascular harm.
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- Title
- Cardiovascular Toxicity in Cancer Therapy: Protecting the Heart while Combating Cancer
- Authors
-
Amit Manhas
Dipti Tripathi
Dilip Thomas
Nazish Sayed
- Publication date
- 23-07-2024
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Published in
-
Current Cardiology Reports / Issue 9/2024
Print ISSN: 1523-3782
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3170 - DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-024-02099-2
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