Cardio-oncology & otherGuideline or statement

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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