Essa, Hani and Lip, Gregory YH 
ORCID: 0000-0002-7566-1626
(2021)
Palpitations in the Cancer Patient.
EUROPEAN CARDIOLOGY REVIEW, 16.
e45-.
Abstract
Cancer and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are among the leading causes of death worldwide. In response to the growing population of cancer patients and survivors with CVD, the sub-specialty of cardio-oncology has been developed to better optimise their care. Palpitations are one of the most common presenting complaints seen in the emergency room or by the primary care provider or cardiologist. Palpitations are defined as a rapid pulsation or abnormally rapid or irregular beating of the heart and present a complex diagnostic entity with no evidence-based guidelines currently available. Palpitations are a frequent occurrence in people with cancer, and investigations and treatment are comparable to that in the general population although there are some nuances. Cancer patients are at a higher risk of arrhythmogenic causes of palpitations and non-arrhythmogenic causes of palpitations. This review will appraise the literature with regards to the development and management of palpitations in the cancer patient.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Cardio-oncology, palpitations, arrhythmia, chemotherapy, atrial fibrillation, prolonged QTc, oncology |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Clinical Directorate Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 13 May 2022 14:40 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jan 2023 21:03 |
| DOI: | 10.15420/ecr.2021.44 |
| Open Access URL: | https://www.ecrjournal.com/articles/palpitations-c... |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3154754 |
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