Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Health problems in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region are mainly associated with noncommunicable diseases, with cardiovascular disease and cancer being the leading causes of death. However, knowledge and training opportunities in cardio-oncology, as well as active cardio-oncology groups, are mainly limited to large academic institutions or isolated private groups. To contribute to the implementation of viable strategies to ensure equitable access to care for all, it is essential to understand the current situation. This publication assesses the epidemiological situation of cancer in LAC and discusses the development of cardio-oncology in the region. It analyses the results of the survey on knowledge and medical action in cardio-oncology carried out among a group of physicians involved in the care of oncology patients and proposes recommendations based on the results obtained.
Source: ecancermedicalscience
Authors: Manuel Bazan, Claudia Gutiérrez-Villamil, Amalia Peix, Saurabh Malhotra, Fernando Dettori, Roberto N Agüero, Belén Flores, Claudio Tinoco Mesquita, Enrique Hiplan, Teresa Massardo, Isabel Berrocal, José A Coss, Verónica Gómez, María C Fonseca, Karla Abadí, Adriana Puente, Víctor Rosales, Luis F Chen, Yariela Herrera, Marina Arnal, Aurelio Mendoza, Omar Alonso, Jorge E Aguiar, Carla Cueva, Enrique Estrada, Diana Páez
Institutions: Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología, Institute of Cardiology, Instituto de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Cook County Health and Hospitals System, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro, Hospital Base, Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile, University of Chile, Costa Rican Department of Social Security, Roosevelt Hospital, Hospital General San Felipe, Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, National Oncologic Institute, Saint Thomas Hospital, Hospital de Clínicas, International Atomic Energy Agency, International Atomic Energy Agency
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,226
OpenAlex ID: W4415295236