Heart failure in childhood cancer survivors-a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past decades, the survival rate for childhood cancer has greatly improved. However, the risk of late cardiac complications after cancer treatment remains high. Previous studies have shown that the risk for heart failure among childhood cancer survivors is significantly higher than that observed in varying control populations. The aim of this systematic review is to identify, critically appraise, and synthesize existing population-based studies reporting on the frequency of heart failure, both the incidence and prevalence, that may develop after treatment for childhood cancer.

Method

The following databases will be searched from their inception date until May 17, 2021: MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, CAB International, AMED, Global Health, PsycINFO, Web o

SUBMITTER: Berg T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8966343 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature