Arterial Thrombosis in Patients with Cancer
Yan Xu, Marc Carrier, Miriam Kimpton
Abstract
Patients with cancer are at increased risk of arterial thromboembolic disease due to the presence of risk factors common to both the development of cancer and arterial thrombosis, the cancer itself, and the treatments provided to treat cancer. We review here the epidemiology and pathophysiology of arterial thromboembolic disease in cancer, along with its prevention and treatment strategies. We also propose a generalized approach for the management of arterial thromboembolic disease in this patient population.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineThrombosisCancerDiseaseThromboembolic diseaseEpidemiologyArterial diseasePathophysiologyInternal medicineVascular diseaseCardiologyIntensive care medicineOncologyVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementCardiac Imaging and DiagnosticsAtrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes