Atherosclerosis detection in lung cancer patients through CT scans

Atherosclerosis detection in lung cancer patients through CT scans

Source: News-Medical.Net

Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at the time of the diagnosis and increase their risk of future heart disease, according to a new study being presented at ACC's Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course.

Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at the time of the diagnosis and increase their risk of future heart disease, according to a new study being presented at ACC's Ad… [3883 chars]

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