• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Daily Vitamina

Daily Vitamina

Bilingual Health News

  • Health Conditions
  • Healthy Living
  • Food
  • Weight Loss
  • Fitness
Home / Health Conditions / Heart Health / Heart Failure Patients May Be at Higher Cancer Risk

Heart Failure Patients May Be at Higher Cancer Risk

“This was an observational study and the results do not prove that heart failure causes cancer,” said study author Mark Luedde, from Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel and Cardiology Joint Practice Bremerhaven, in Germany. “However, the findings do suggest that heart failure patients may benefit from cancer prevention measures.”

Heart failure affects roughly 65 million people worldwide.

“Our results allow us to speculate that there may be a causal relationship between heart failure and an increased rate of cancer. This is biologically plausible, as there is experimental evidence that factors secreted by the failing heart may stimulate tumor growth,” Luedde said in an ESC news release.

“While heart failure and cancer share common risk factors such as obesity and diabetes, these were accounted for in the analysis by matching,” he explained. But the researchers did not have information on smoking, alcohol consumption or physical activity, so these factors were not used in the analysis.

“It is common practice for cancer patients who have received heart-damaging drugs to be monitored for heart failure. Conversely, evidence is accumulating to indicate that heart failure patients could benefit from intensive monitoring for cancer development — for example through screening,” Luedde said. “Considering the high incidence of both diseases and their impact of the lives of those affected, these patients deserve the maximum joint efforts of cardiologists and oncologists.”

More information

The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has more on heart failure.

Article By HealthDay News

July 1, 2021 by Julian Benito

Previous pageRead Next Article

The Latest In Heart Health

Alert! Signs and Symptoms of a Racing Heart

After waking up, Luke noticed his heart was racing. He tried to calm himself down, but it only made his heart beat faster. He attempted to concentrate on his daily routine, but his heart was beating so fast that it [Read More...] about Alert! Signs and Symptoms of a Racing Heart

Did You Just Have a Heart Attack? Heart Attack Symptoms Most People don’t Recognize

Joe is generous with his time and energy, always willing to listen and give advice. His strength and courage inspire everyone around him. One day, he confessed to me that he was not feeling well. I could tell something was [Read More...] about Did You Just Have a Heart Attack? Heart Attack Symptoms Most People don’t Recognize

Higher Odds of Heart Disease Death Linked to Cataracts

Cataracts, a common eye disorder that often comes with age, may also be linked to a heightened risk of death from heart disease, new research shows. Experts stressed that the finding doesn't mean that cataracts somehow cause heart trouble, and [Read More...] about Higher Odds of Heart Disease Death Linked to Cataracts

Is Too Little Iron a Risk Factor for Heart Disease?

artIron is vital to health, and too little in your diet might lead to heart disease, European researchers report. They said about 1 in 10 new cases of heart disease in middle-aged people might be prevented if they had sufficient [Read More...] about Is Too Little Iron a Risk Factor for Heart Disease?
stressed woman

Are Migraines and Menopause Tied?

Women with a history of migraine headaches may suffer severe hot flashes during menopause, and this combo may boost their risk for heart disease, researchers say. Migraine doesn't cause more or worse hot flashes — or vice versa. But both [Read More...] about Are Migraines and Menopause Tied?
CHOLESTEROL SHOT, vaccine

Major Study Finds No Serious Health Issues From Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines

An ongoing study of more than 6 million Americans found no serious side effects linked to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. "These results from our safety surveillance are reassuring," said Dr. Nicola Klein, director of the Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center in [Read More...] about Major Study Finds No Serious Health Issues From Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines

Primary Sidebar

Popular Posts

  • AHA News: Silent Heart Attacks All Too Common, and Often OverlookedAHA News: Silent Heart Attacks All Too Common, and…
  • Migraines? Get Moving: Exercise Can Help Curb AttacksMigraines? Get Moving: Exercise Can Help Curb Attacks
  • An Insider’s Guide To Cut Costs on Prescription DrugsAn Insider’s Guide To Cut Costs on Prescription Drugs
  • Bedroom Light at Night Might Boost Women's WeightBedroom Light at Night Might Boost Women’s Weight
  • Often Feel Bloated? One Ingredient May Be To BlameOften Feel Bloated? One Ingredient May Be To Blame

Copyright © 2023, BlackDoctor, Inc. All rights reserved.