The year in cardiovascular medicine 2020: epidemiology and prevention
Ramón Estruch, Luís M. Ruilope, Francesco Cosentino
Abstract
Cardiovascular disease and cancer continue to be the major causes of death worldwide and the two conditions have more in common than previously acknowledged. In fact, both diseases share many predisposing factors and mechanisms, with a common background of low-grade inflammation. Thus, both cardiologists and oncologists should score both cardiovascular and cancer risk factors and develop risk reduction strategies for their patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDiseaseEpidemiologyIntensive care medicineCause of deathCancerInternal medicineCardiovascular Disease and AdiposityChemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigationCardiovascular Health and Risk Factors