Cardio-Oncology in the Older Adult
Prajwal Reddy, M.D., Chetan Shenoy, M.B.B.S., and Anne H. Blaes, M.D., M.S.
J Geriatr Oncol. 2017 July ; 8(4): 308–314
CARDIONCOLOGY.ORG ABSTRACT:
This article discusses the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach based on close collaboration between oncologists, cardiologists and geriatricians to clarify geriatric- specific evidence and guidelines to help tailor care given the prevalence of heart disease and cancer in older adults as well as the potential for cardiotoxicity following cancer treatment.
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