Javid Moslehi
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Immunotherapies linked to specific heart complications
In the first large-scale analysis of cardiovascular complications linked to immune checkpoint inhibitors, Vanderbilt researchers have identified several of the conditions that arise and have determined that they usually appear early in treatment. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Cancer immunotherapy drugs linked with more serious heart effects
Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have identified a growing number of serious and sometimes fatal cases of heart problems among cancer patients treated with some forms of immunotherapy. Read MoreMar 12, 2018
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My Southern Health: The ABCDEs of caring for the heart during cancer treatment—and beyond
People who have dealt with cancer may also need to take special care of their hearts. Here’s how. Read MoreFeb 28, 2017
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Study details rare heart risk of certain cancer therapies
Justin Balko, Pharm.D., Ph.D., seated, Javid Moslehi, M.D., left, and Douglas Johnson, M.D., MSCI, review data on rare cardiac side effects linked to cancer immunotherapy combination therapy. (photo by Susan Urmy) Combination therapy using two approved immunotherapy drugs for cancer treatment may cause rare and sometimes fatal cardiac side… Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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Emerging field of cardio-oncology seeks better tools
Improved therapies have led to a spike in the number of people living with cancer, and today there are more than 15.5 million survivors in the United States. However, some of these therapies can cause toxicities to the heart, the vessels and the body’s metabolism. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Prostate cancer survivors’ risk of heart disease studied
The 3 million prostate cancer survivors in the United States are likely to die from something other than cancer, thanks to early detection, effective treatment and the disease’s slow progression. Read MoreFeb 4, 2016
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Cancer therapies’ impact on heart, kidneys explored
Vanderbilt is embarking on a multi-disciplinary approach to understand how promising cancer treatments, specifically certain kinase inhibitors, affect the heart and kidneys. Read MoreSep 24, 2015
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Cardio-Oncology Program Focuses on Effects of Cancer Therapy on the Heart
The Vanderbilt Cardio-Oncology program has fostered a collaborative relationship combining the expertise of cardiologists and oncologists to understand effects of cancer therapy on the heart. Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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Program focuses on heart health of cancer patients
The Vanderbilt Cardio-Oncology program has fostered a special collaborative relationship combining the expertise of cardiologists and oncologists to understand the effects of cancer therapy on the heart. This type of collaboration is now helping to define the cardiovascular health of more than 14 million cancer survivors in the United States. Read MoreOct 2, 2014