Tag Rhian M. Touyz

Open full size image KEY POINTS Hypertension is an important cardiovascular risk factor in cancer survivors and it potentiates the risk of heart failure in patients previously exposed to cardiotoxic chemotherapy or mediastinal radiation Regular routine blood pressure surveillance is…

Open full size image KEY POINTS Blood pressure measurement is part of the routine assessment during clinic or hospital-delivered cancer care, but should also be measured at home where possible, especially in patients receiving oral cancer therapy, such as vascular…

Open full size image KEY POINTS Hypertension and renal disease, which are common in patients with cancer, can have a significant impact on outcomes, including induction and aggravation of cardiotoxicity Baseline risk factors for hypertension and renal disease/toxicity should be…