Cardio-oncology & other

Coronary Atherosclerosis in Patients With Cancer and Survivors: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

CirculationPublished Scientific statement

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. 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

  2. Given elevated bleeding and thrombotic risks, individualized post-PCI medication management and abbreviated DAPT regimens

  3. 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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