ArticleCardio-oncology (London, England)2025
Cardio-oncology care in Africa: current trends and disparities.
Article in Cardio-oncology (London, England), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Precision Cardio-Oncology and Nuclear Imaging: Current Applications, Molecular Innovations, and Future Trajectories.Cancers · 2026Review
- Cardiovascular impacts of combination cancer therapies in Africa: challenges and solutions.Cardio-oncology (London, England) · 2025Review
- Chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity: Bridging the gap between evidence and practice.World journal of clinical cases · 2025Article
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Abstract
The emerging discipline of cardio-oncology addresses the cardiovascular complications associated with cancer therapies. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer-related mortality are increasing, the development of cardio-oncology services remains limited. This correspondence assesses the current state of cardio-oncology in Africa, highlighting significant gaps in infrastructure, workforce, and policy. Despite the establishment of a single accredited cardio-oncology unit in South Africa, formalized services are lacking in the majority of African countries, leading to fragmented care and increased incidence of treatment-related cardiotoxicity. Key barriers include inadequate specialist training, limited diagnostic resources and a lack of standardized care protocols. The paper outlines strategic interventions, including multidisciplinary training, integration of cardiovascular screening into oncology, research funding, and policy reform. Strengthening cardio-oncology services is essential to reduce the dual burden of cancer and CVD and improve clinical outcomes for affected populations in SSA.
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