Coronary Atherosclerosis in Patients With Cancer and Survivors: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Noninvasive imaging (cardiac CT, nuclear imaging, CMR, echocardiography) for early detection, risk stratification and surveillance of CAD in oncologic populations; invasive imaging to guide revascularization decisions
Given elevated bleeding and thrombotic risks, individualized post-PCI medication management and abbreviated DAPT regimens
An integrated, multidisciplinary approach to screening, diagnosis and management
Original publication
Coronary Atherosclerosis in Patients With Cancer and Survivors: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published 9 February 2026. doi:10. 1161/ cir. 0000000000001391
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