Impact of Cardiac Computed Tomographic Angiography Findings on Planning of Cancer Therapy in Patients with Concomitant Structural Heart Disease

Background. Exclusion of underlying coronary artery disease (CAD) is essential in the diagnosis of chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy. Presence and severity of CAD can also impact the choice of therapy in cancer patients. The value of cardiac computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in this setting...

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Main Authors: Iyad N. Daher, Jose Banchs, Syed Wamique Yusuf, Elie Mouhayar, Jean-Bernard Durand, Gregory Gladish
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/268058