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Erschienen in: International Urology and Nephrology 9/2016

02.06.2016 | Urology - Review

Cardiovascular risk after androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: an Asian perspective

verfasst von: Jeremy Yuen Chun Teoh, Chi-Fai Ng

Erschienen in: International Urology and Nephrology | Ausgabe 9/2016

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Abstract

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) plays an important role in managing prostate cancer. However, ADT may result in major cardiovascular events and potentially lead to fatal consequences. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality and it is a very important health condition to look into. Asians and Caucasians differ both physiologically and genetically, and they may have display different cardiovascular profiles. In this article, we reviewed the literature focusing on the cardiovascular risk after ADT for prostate cancer in the Asian population. We would discuss about the pathogenesis of ADT leading to cardiovascular events, summarize the findings concerning cardiac and stroke risks after ADT, compare between the different modalities of ADT and also provide genetic basics which are unique to Asians. We hope this article would provide more insights into the cardiovascular risk after ADT for prostate cancer in an Asian perspective.
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Metadaten
Titel
Cardiovascular risk after androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: an Asian perspective
verfasst von
Jeremy Yuen Chun Teoh
Chi-Fai Ng
Publikationsdatum
02.06.2016
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
International Urology and Nephrology / Ausgabe 9/2016
Print ISSN: 0301-1623
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2584
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-016-1337-5

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