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Tini G, Sarocchi M, Tocci G, Arboscello E, Ghigliotti G, Novo G, Brunelli C, Lenihan D, Volpe M, Spallarossa P. Arterial hypertension in cancer: The elephant in the room. Int J Cardiol 2019; 281:133-139. [PMID: 30718135 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.01.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
The great therapeutical success achieved by oncology is counterbalanced by growing evidences of cardiovascular (CV) toxicity due to many antineoplastic treatments. Cardiac adverse events may cause premature discontinuation of effective oncologic treatments or occur as late events undermining the oncologic success. Arterial hypertension is both the most common comorbidity in cancer patients and a frequent adverse effect of anticancer therapies. A pre-existing hypertension is known to increase the risk of other cardiac adverse events due to oncologic treatments, in particular heart failure. Moreover, as a strict association between cancer and CV diseases has emerged over the recent years, various analyses have shown a direct relationship between hypertension and cancer incidence and mortality. Finally, many antineoplastic treatments may cause a rise in blood pressure (BP) values, particularly the novel anti VEGF agents, this possibly compromising efficacy of chemotherapy. Aim of this review is to revise the topic and the many aspects linking arterial hypertension and cancer, and to provide a comprehensive and practical guide of the current treatment approaches.
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Affiliation(s)
- Giacomo Tini
- Clinic of Cardiovascular Diseases, IRCCS San Martino Policlinic Hospital, University of Genova, Italy
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- Clinic of Cardiovascular Diseases, IRCCS San Martino Policlinic Hospital, University of Genova, Italy
| | - Giuliano Tocci
- Cardiology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Ospedale Sant'Andrea, Rome, Italy; IRCCS, Neuromed, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
| | - Eleonora Arboscello
- Department of Emergency, IRCCS San Martino Policlinic Hospital, University of Genova, Italy
| | - Giorgio Ghigliotti
- Clinic of Cardiovascular Diseases, IRCCS San Martino Policlinic Hospital, University of Genova, Italy
| | - Giuseppina Novo
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Clinic of Cardiovascular Diseases, IRCCS San Martino Policlinic Hospital, University of Genova, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Division, Cardio-Oncology Centre of Excellence, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
| | - Massimo Volpe
- Cardiology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Ospedale Sant'Andrea, Rome, Italy; IRCCS, Neuromed, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
| | - Paolo Spallarossa
- Clinic of Cardiovascular Diseases, IRCCS San Martino Policlinic Hospital, University of Genova, Italy.
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