Research Article: Cardio-Oncologic Knowledge of Nurses in the Oncology Service: A Multi-Center Survey in China
Abstract:
Tumors rank first among the diseases that are a major threat to human health, and chemotherapy is one of the main treatment modalities adopted for tumor patients. In certain cases, chemotherapy might be the only feasible treatment option., However, most chemotherapy drugs are cardiotoxic and cause certain heart conditions, such as arrhythmia and heart failure, which are collectively referred to as cardio-oncology. With rapid advances in the treatment options for tumors, most patients with tumors achieve a complete cure. However, mortality does occur, not due to the tumor, and rather because of cardiotoxicity., Fortunately, cardiotoxicity, which is the most serious complication in patients who receive chemotherapy, is preventable., Nurses are the implementers of chemotherapy and preventive measures against cardiotoxicity, and their awareness of disease-related issues directly affects the implementation of nursing interventions.–
Introduction:
Tumors rank first among the diseases that are a major threat to human health, and chemotherapy is one of the main treatment modalities adopted for tumor patients. In certain cases, chemotherapy might be the only feasible treatment option. , However, most chemotherapy drugs are cardiotoxic and cause certain heart conditions, such as arrhythmia and heart failure, which are collectively referred to as cardio-oncology. With rapid advances in the treatment options for tumors, most patients with tumors achieve a…
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