Advancing Cardio-Oncology in Asia
- Author:
Choon Ta NG
1
;
Li Ling TAN
;
Il Suk SOHN
;
Hilda Gonzalez BONILLA
;
Toru OKA
;
Teerapat YINCHONCHAROEN
;
Wei-Ting CHANG
;
Jun Hua CHONG
;
Maria Katrina Cruz TAN
;
Rochelle Regina CRUZ
;
Astri ASTUTI
;
Vivek AGARWALA
;
Van CHIEN
;
Jong-Chan YOUN
;
Jieli TONG
;
Joerg HERRMANN
Author Information
- Publication Type:State of the Art Review
- From:Korean Circulation Journal 2023;53(2):69-91
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Cardio-oncology is an emerging multi-disciplinary field, which aims to reduce morbidity and mortality of cancer patients by preventing and managing cancer treatment-related cardiovascular toxicities. With the exponential growth in cancer and cardiovascular diseases in Asia, there is an emerging need for cardio-oncology awareness among physicians and country-specific cardio-oncology initiatives. In this state-of-the-art review, we sought to describe the burden of cancer and cardiovascular disease in Asia, a region with rich cultural and socio-economic diversity. From describing the uniqueness and challenges (such as socio-economic disparity, ethnical and racial diversity, and limited training opportunities) in establishing cardio-oncology in Asia, and outlining ways to overcome any barriers, this article aims to help advance the field of cardio-oncology in Asia.
