Presentation Description: This presentation discussed cardiac complications seen in survivors of childhood cancer, including complications caused by anthracycline-associated cardiotoxicity and radiation. Approaches to cardiac late effects of cancer treatments, diagnosis and monitoring and best practices for prevention and treatment were also covered.
Speaker:
Ross Davies, BSc, MD, FRCPC, FACC
Member, Heart Failure, Transplant and Pulmonary Hypertension Programs
Head, Cardiology Referral Clinic, Division of Cardiology
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Professor of Medicine
University of Ottawa