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Liang J, Pan Y, Zhang W, Gao D, Wang Y, Xie W, Zheng F. Associations of age at diagnosis of breast cancer with incident myocardial infarction and heart failure: A prospective cohort study. eLife 2024; 13:RP95901. [PMID: 39172036 PMCID: PMC11341089 DOI: 10.7554/elife.95901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Background The associations of age at diagnosis of breast cancer with incident myocardial infarction (MI) and heart failure (HF) remain unexamined. Addressing this problem could promote understanding of the cardiovascular impact of breast cancer. Methods Data were obtained from the UK Biobank. Information on the diagnosis of breast cancer, MI, and HF was collected at baseline and follow-ups (median = 12.8 years). The propensity score matching method and Cox proportional hazards models were employed. Results A total of 251,277 female participants (mean age: 56.8 ± 8.0 years), of whom 16,241 had breast cancer, were included. Among breast cancer participants, younger age at diagnosis (per 10-year decrease) was significantly associated with elevated risks of MI (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.36, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.19-1.56, p<0.001) and HF (HR = 1.31, 95% CI 1.18-1.46, p<0.001). After propensity score matching, breast cancer patients with younger diagnosis age had significantly higher risks of MI and HF than controls without breast cancer. Conclusions Younger age at diagnosis of breast cancer was associated with higher risks of incident MI and HF, underscoring the necessity to pay additional attention to the cardiovascular health of breast cancer patients diagnosed at younger age to conduct timely interventions to attenuate the subsequent risks of incident cardiovascular diseases. Funding This study was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82373665 and 81974490), the Nonprofit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021-RC330-001), and the 2022 China Medical Board-open competition research grant (22-466).
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- Jie Liang
- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Clinical Research Institute, Institute of Advanced Clinical Medicine, Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Peking University First HospitalBeijingChina
- Key Laboratory of Epidemiology of Major Diseases (Peking University), Ministry of EducationBeijingChina
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- Clinical Research Institute, Institute of Advanced Clinical Medicine, Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Key Laboratory of Epidemiology of Major Diseases (Peking University), Ministry of EducationBeijingChina
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- Clinical Research Institute, Institute of Advanced Clinical Medicine, Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Peking University First HospitalBeijingChina
- Key Laboratory of Epidemiology of Major Diseases (Peking University), Ministry of EducationBeijingChina
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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Taghdiri A. Anthracycline-induced hypertension in pediatric cancer survivors: unveiling the long-term cardiovascular risks. Egypt Heart J 2024; 76:71. [PMID: 38849680 PMCID: PMC11161443 DOI: 10.1186/s43044-024-00506-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Long-term cardiovascular complications are common among pediatric cancer survivors, and anthracycline-induced hypertension has become an essential reason for concern. Compared to non-cancer controls, survivors have a higher prevalence of hypertension, and as they age, their incidence rises, offering significant dangers to cardiovascular health. MAIN BODY Research demonstrates that exposure to anthracyclines is a major factor in the development of hypertension in children who have survived cancer. Research emphasizes the frequency and risk factors of anthracycline-induced hypertension, highlighting the significance of routine measurement and management of blood pressure. Furthermore, cardiovascular toxicities, such as hypertension, after anthracycline-based therapy are a crucial be concerned, especially for young adults and adolescents. Childhood cancer survivors deal with a variety of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy, which are made worse by high blood pressure. In order to prevent long-term complications, it is essential to screen for and monitor for anthracycline-induced hypertension. Echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers serve as essential tools for early detection and treatment. In order to lower cardiovascular risks in pediatric cancer survivors, comprehensive management strategies must include lifestyle and medication interventions in addition to survivor-centered care programs. SHORT CONCLUSION Proactive screening, monitoring, and management measures are necessary for juvenile cancer survivors due to the substantial issue of anthracycline-induced hypertension in their long-term care. To properly include these strategies into survivor-ship programs, oncologists, cardiologists, and primary care physicians need to collaborate together. The quality of life for pediatric cancer survivors can be enhanced by reducing the cardiovascular risks linked to anthracycline therapy and promoting survivor-centered care and research.
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- Andia Taghdiri
- Faculty of Medicine, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
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Omidi A, Weiss E, Trankle CR, Rosu-Bubulac M, Wilson JS. Quantitative assessment of radiotherapy-induced myocardial damage using MRI: a systematic review. CARDIO-ONCOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 9:24. [PMID: 37202766 DOI: 10.1186/s40959-023-00175-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based metrics to quantify myocardial toxicity following radiotherapy (RT) in human subjects through review of current literature. METHODS Twenty-one MRI studies published between 2011-2022 were identified from available databases. Patients received chest irradiation with/without other treatments for various malignancies including breast, lung, esophageal cancer, Hodgkin's, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In 11 longitudinal studies, the sample size, mean heart dose, and follow-up times ranged from 10-81 patients, 2.0-13.9 Gy, and 0-24 months after RT (in addition to a pre-RT assessment), respectively. In 10 cross-sectional studies, the sample size, mean heart dose, and follow-up times ranged from 5-80 patients, 2.1-22.9 Gy, and 2-24 years from RT completion, respectively. Global metrics of left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF) and mass/dimensions of cardiac chambers were recorded, along with global/regional values of T1/T2 signal, extracellular volume (ECV), late gadolinium enhancement (LGE), and circumferential/radial/longitudinal strain. RESULTS LVEF tended to decline at >20 years follow-up and in patients treated with older RT techniques. Changes in global strain were observed after shorter follow-up (13±2 months) for concurrent chemoradiotherapy. In concurrent treatments with longer follow-up (8.3 years), increases in left ventricle (LV) mass index were correlated with LV mean dose. In pediatric patients, increases in LV diastolic volume were correlated with heart/LV dose at 2 years post-RT. Regional changes were observed earlier post-RT. Dose-dependent responses were reported for several parameters, including: increased T1 signal in high-dose regions, a 0.136% increase of ECV per Gy, progressive increase of LGE with increasing dose at regions receiving >30 Gy, and correlation between increases in LV scarring volume and LV mean/V10/V25 Gy dose. CONCLUSION Global metrics only detected changes over longer follow-up, in older RT techniques, in concurrent treatments, and in pediatric patients. In contrast, regional measurements detected myocardial damage at shorter follow-up and in RT treatments without concurrent treatment and had greater potential for dose-dependent response. The early detection of regional changes suggests the importance of regional quantification of RT-induced myocardial toxicity at early stages, before damage becomes irreversible. Further works with homogeneous cohorts are required to examine this matter.
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- Alireza Omidi
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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Reding KW, Cheng RK, Barac A, Vasbinder A, Hovsepyan G, Stefanick M, Simon MS. Toward a Better Understanding of the Differential Impact of Heart Failure Phenotypes After Breast Cancer. J Clin Oncol 2022; 40:3688-3691. [PMID: 35687827 PMCID: PMC9649273 DOI: 10.1200/jco.22.00111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Kerryn W. Reding
- University of Washington School of Nursing Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics Department, Seattle, WA
- Fred Hutch Cancer Center Public Health Sciences Division, Seattle, WA
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- University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Seattle, WA
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- MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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- University of Michigan, Department of Internal Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Department of Oncology, Detroit, MI
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- Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Palo Alto, CA
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- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Department of Oncology, Detroit, MI
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Lu Y, Gehr AW, Anikpo I, Meadows RJ, Craten KJ, Narra K, Lingam A, Kamath S, Tanna B, Ghabach B, Ojha RP. Cardiotoxicity among socioeconomically marginalized breast cancer patients. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2022; 195:401-411. [PMID: 35971056 PMCID: PMC9464741 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-022-06695-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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PURPOSE Evidence of cardiotoxicity risk related to anthracycline or trastuzumab exposure is largely derived from breast cancer cohorts that under-represent socioeconomically marginalized women, who may be at increased risk of cardiotoxicity because of high prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors. Therefore, we aimed to estimate cardiotoxicity risk among socioeconomically marginalized breast cancer patients treated with anthracyclines or trastuzumab and describe clinical consequences of cardiotoxicity. METHODS We linked electronic health records with institutional registry data from a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program within a safety-net health system. Eligible patients were adult females, diagnosed with first primary invasive breast cancer between 2013 and 2017, and initiated anthracyclines or trastuzumab as part of first-line therapy. We estimated cumulative incidence (risk) of cardiotoxicity with corresponding 95% confidence limits (CL) using the Aalen-Johansen estimator with death as competing risk. RESULTS Our study population comprised 169 women with breast cancer (103 initiated anthracyclines and 66 initiated trastuzumab). Cumulative incidence of cardiotoxicity was 21% (95% CL: 12%, 32%) at one year and 25% (95% CL: 15%, 35%) at three years among women who initiated trastuzumab, whereas cumulative incidence was 3.9% (95% CL: 1.3%, 8.9%) at one year and 5.9% (95% CL: 2.4%, 12%) at three years among women who initiated anthracyclines. More than half of patients with cardiotoxicity experienced interruption of cancer treatment. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest high risk of cardiotoxicity among socioeconomically marginalized breast cancer patients after initiation of anthracyclines or trastuzumab. Strategies are needed for optimizing cancer treatment effectiveness while minimizing cardiotoxicity in this population.
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- Yan Lu
- Center for Epidemiology and Healthcare Delivery Research, JPS Health Network, 1500 South Main Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, USA
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- Center for Epidemiology and Healthcare Delivery Research, JPS Health Network, 1500 South Main Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Center for Epidemiology and Healthcare Delivery Research, JPS Health Network, 1500 South Main Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, USA
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- Center for Epidemiology and Healthcare Delivery Research, JPS Health Network, 1500 South Main Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, USA
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- Oncology and Infusion Center, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, TX, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, TCU School of Medicine, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Oncology and Infusion Center, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Oncology and Infusion Center, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Center for Epidemiology and Healthcare Delivery Research, JPS Health Network, 1500 South Main Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, USA.
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Reding KW, Cheng RK, Vasbinder A, Ray RM, Barac A, Eaton CB, Saquib N, Shadyab AH, Simon MS, Langford D, Branch M, Caan B, Anderson G. Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Associated With Heart Failure Subtypes in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors. JACC CardioOncol 2022; 4:53-65. [PMID: 35492810 PMCID: PMC9040098 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccao.2022.01.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Breast cancer (BC) survivors experience an increased burden of long-term comorbidities, including heart failure (HF). However, there is limited understanding of the risk for the development of HF subtypes, such as HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), in BC survivors. Objectives This study sought to estimate the incidence of HFpEF and HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in postmenopausal BC survivors and to identify lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factors associated with HF subtypes. Methods Within the Women’s Health Initiative, participants with an adjudicated diagnosis of invasive BC were followed to determine the incidence of hospitalized HF, for which adjudication procedures determined left ventricular ejection fraction. We calculated cumulative incidences of HF, HFpEF, and HFrEF. We estimated HRs for risk factors in relation to HF, HFpEF, and HFrEF using Cox proportional hazards survival models. Results In 2,272 BC survivors (28.6% Black and 64.9% White), the cumulative incidences of hospitalized HFpEF and HFrEF were 6.68% and 3.96%, respectively, over a median of 7.2 years (IQR: 3.6-12.3 years). For HFpEF, prior myocardial infarction (HR: 2.83; 95% CI: 1.28-6.28), greater waist circumference (HR: 1.99; 95% CI: 1.14-3.49), and smoking history (HR: 1.65; 95% CI: 1.01-2.67) were the strongest risk factors in multivariable models. With the exception of waist circumference, similar patterns were observed for HFrEF, although none were significant. In relation to those without HF, the risk of overall mortality in BC survivors with hospitalized HFpEF was 5.65 (95% CI: 4.11-7.76), and in those with hospitalized HFrEF, it was 3.77 (95% CI: 2.51-5.66). Conclusions In this population of older, racially diverse BC survivors, the incidence of HFpEF, as defined by HF hospitalizations, was higher than HFrEF. HF was also associated with an increased mortality risk. Risk factors for HF were largely similar to the general population with the exception of prior myocardial infarction for HFpEF. Notably, both waist circumference and smoking represent potentially modifiable factors.
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Key Words
- BC, breast cancer
- BMI, body mass index
- CVD, cardiovascular disease
- ER, estrogen receptor
- HF, heart failure
- HFpEF, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
- HFrEF, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
- LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction
- MI, myocardial infarction
- PR, progesterone receptor
- WHI, Women’s Health Initiative
- breast cancer
- cancer survivorship
- cardio-oncology
- heart failure
- obesity
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- Kerryn W Reding
- Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics Department, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA.,Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics Department, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- MedStar Health Heart and Vascular Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,Division of Cardiology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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- Center for Primary Care and Prevention, Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Sulaiman AlRajhi University, Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California-San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
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- Division of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, California, USA
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- Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Cousin L, Roper N, Nolan TS. Cardio-Oncology Health Disparities: Social Determinants of Health and Care for Black Breast Cancer Survivors. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2021; 25:36-41. [PMID: 34533529 DOI: 10.1188/21.cjon.s1.36-41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Black women experience higher rates of cardiotoxicity and cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related comorbidities than White women. These racial and ethnic disparities are primarily from the earlier onset of CVD risk factors, social determinants of health (SDOH), and cardiotoxicity screening and surveillance disparities. OBJECTIVES This article discusses the role of SDOH in cardio-oncology and strategies to prevent and detect adverse cardiovascular outcomes among Black breast cancer survivors. METHODS Preliminary case study findings are presented, including treatment exposures to cardiotoxicity and SDOH in cardio-oncology influencing health outcomes in Black breast cancer survivors. FINDINGS Nurses can address SDOH and racial disparities in cardio-oncology by being mindful of Black breast cancer survivors' increased burden of CVD risk factors, evaluating barriers to receive preventive care and cardio-oncology rehabilitation, practicing cultural humility, and adhering to evidence-based guidelines for behavioral risk management for Black breast cancer survivors.
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- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
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Meta approaches in knowledge synthesis in nursing: A bibliometric analysis. Nurs Outlook 2021; 69:815-825. [PMID: 33814160 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2021.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the bibliometric patterns of meta-approaches use in nursing research literature. METHODS Descriptive, exploratory and historical bibliometrics analyses were used. The papers were harvested from the Web of Science Core Collection. FINDINGS The search resulted in 2065 publications. The trends in using most individual meta approaches show that the use of meta-analysis is increasing exponentially, the use of meta-synthesis is increasing linearly, while the use of meta-ethnography is constant in last 6 years. Most productive countries were United States of America, United Kingdom and Peoples Republic of China. Most publications were published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, International Journal of Nursing Studies, and Journal of Clinical Nursing. Twenty-seven percent of all publications were funded. Thirty-four meta approaches were identified. DISCUSSION The study revealed that the trend in the literature production is positive. Research community use of meta-approaches in nursing exhibit considerable growth. Regional concentration of literature production was observed.
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The roles of resveratrol on cardiac mitochondrial function in cardiac diseases. Eur J Nutr 2020; 60:29-44. [PMID: 32372266 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-020-02256-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Left ventricular (LV) dysfunction is commonly associated with a variety of health conditions including acute myocardial infarction and obesity/diabetes. In addition, administration of several pharmacological agents such as anticancer, antiviral, and immunosuppressive drugs has been shown to be related with LV dysfunction. The molecular mechanism responsible for LV dysfunction has been extensively studied, and it has been proposed that the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays a crucial role in the regulation of this function. Mitochondria require the balance between ROS production and antioxidants to maintain their appropriate function and to prevent excessive ROS production. Thus, the excessive production of ROS and the reduced scavenging process under any pathological conditions could disrupt mitochondrial function, leading to energy depletion with subsequent cell death. Therefore, maintenance of the balance between oxidative stress and antioxidants is essential. Resveratrol, a stilbene, has been investigated extensively, and potentially used to treat or prevent various cardiovascular diseases. Resveratrol directly upregulates antioxidative capacity by increasing antioxidant genes such as heme oxygenase-1, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione. In this review, accumulated data from in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies regarding the effects of resveratrol on cardiac mitochondrial function in cardiac pathologies are comprehensively summarized and discussed. Since there is no conclusive available clinical study regarding the effects of resveratrol on cardiac mitochondrial function, this review also aims to encourage more clinical investigations to confirm findings from basic research. This comprehensive review will provide insight regarding the potential mechanistic roles of resveratrol in preventing and/or treating patients with cardiovascular diseases to improve LV function and their health status.
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