Qiang Tu, Karice Hyun, Nashid Hafiz, Andrew Knight, Charlotte Hespe, Clara K Chow, Tom Briffa, Robyn Gallagher, Christopher M Reid, David L Hare, Nicholas Zwar, Mark Woodward, Stephen Jan, Emily R Atkins, Tracey-Lea Laba, Elizabeth Halcomb, Matthew Hollings, Anna Singleton, Tim Usherwood, Julie Redfern
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among cancer survivors. Mental health is considered an important risk factor affecting the treatment of cardiovascular disease. However, little is known about the use of secondary prevention strategies for CVD in patients with both cancer and CVD. This study aimed to compare the utilisation of primary care chronic disease management plans, mental health care and guideline-indicated cardioprotective medications among CVD patients with and without cancer...
February 23, 2024: Heart, Lung & Circulation