Tracks heart problems in adults with cancer treatment
Follows cancer patients to find who risks heart damage from treatment.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Evaluation and Management of Cardio Toxicity in Oncologic Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Tel Aviv, IsraelSee the site
Where in Israel
- Tel Aviv Medical CenterTel Aviv, IsraelTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT02818517
- Record updated
- 2 February 2022
- Original description
The survival rate of cancer patients has greatly increased over the past decades' mainly due to early detection and the use of new medications with higher doses and combined protocols. This achievement comes with the price of cardio toxicity, leading to cardiac dysfunction ranged from transient asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction to cardiac death. In the long term, the risk of death from cardiovascular causes exceeds that of tumor recurrence for many types of cancer. As a result of the increasing number of long-term cancer survivors the magnitude of this problem is growing. Early identification of cardio toxicity can be identified by clinical follow-up and the use of electrocardiography, cardiac biomarkers (Troponin, brain natriuretic peptide) and echocardiogram. Past studies imply that the addition of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) and beta blockers to the patient's treatment may prevent the development of cardiac dysfunction. However, currently there are no specific or clear guidelines for the follow-up and management of cardio-toxicity in cancer patients.Read full original descriptionShow less
Evaluation and Management of Cardio Toxicity in Oncologic Patients
The survival rate of cancer patients has greatly increased over the past decades' mainly due to early detection and the use of new medications with higher doses and combined protocols. This achievement comes with the price of cardio toxicity, leading to cardiac dysfunction ranged from transient asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction to cardiac death. In the long term, the risk of death from cardiovascular causes exceeds that of tumor recurrence for many types of cancer. As a result of the increasing number of long-term cancer survivors the magnitude of this problem is growing. Early identification of cardio toxicity can be identified by clinical follow-up and the use of electrocardiography, cardiac biomarkers (Troponin, brain natriuretic peptide) and echocardiogram. Past studies imply that the addition of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) and beta blockers to the patient's treatment may prevent the development of cardiac dysfunction. However, currently there are no specific or clear guidelines for the follow-up and management of cardio-toxicity in cancer patients.
The aim of the study: To try to identify who are the patients at increased risk for developing cardio toxicity, by follow up of clinical evaluation, cardiac biomarkers and echocardiogram examination, in purpose of early diagnosis, management and prevention of cardiac events. For achieving this the investigators will build a registry which will include all the oncologic patients going an evaluation in the cardio-oncology clinic in the Tel Aviv Medical Center .
Inclusion: All patient evaluated in the cardio-oncology clinic in Tel Aviv MC.
Exclusion: In the prospective Study - patients not sign an informed consent form; Patient reluctance to continue the study.