Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Volume 87, Issue 5 pp. 900-901
Coronary Artery Disease

“Cardio-Oncology”: Implications for interventionists

James A. Goldstein MD, 

Corresponding Author

James A. Goldstein MD

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Beaumont Health System

Correspondence to: James A. Goldstein, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author
First published: 16 April 2016
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.26535
Citations: 1

Conflict of interest: Nothing to report.

Key Points

  • CV complications in cancer patients predominantly result from collateral damage from chemotherapy and radiation
  • Complex interplay of manifold pathophysiologic processes poses evaluation challenges and management conundrums.
  • Pre-cath planning essential, employing advanced non-invasive imaging of myocardium, PC, and great vessels.

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