The role of statins in breast cancer survivors.

Purpose: As breast cancer survival rates improve, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has become a critical concern among survivors due to co-morbidities and the cardiotoxic effects of cancer treatments. The risk of developing CVD in this population may surpass the risk of cancer recurrence. This review aims to analyze existing research on the use of statins in breast cancer survivors, focusing on their potential role in mitigating cardiovascular risk and cancer recurrence.

Cardiac Sarcoidosis: Utilizing Cardiac MRI and PET-CT.

Purposeof Review: Cardiac sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition that has been associated with deleterious cardiac manifestations. The diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis is challenging and can be guided by advanced cardiac imaging.

Recent Findings: Endomyocardial biopsy lacks sensitivity in confirming a diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis.

Challenges in Cardiovascular Imaging in Women with Breast Cancer.

Cardiovascular imaging in breast cancer patients is paramount for the surveillance of cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD); however, it comes with specific limitations. PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review aims to describe the unique challenges faced in cardiovascular imaging of breast cancer patients, discuss evidence to support the utility of various imaging modalities, and provide solutions for improvement in imaging this unique population. RECENT FINDINGS: Updated clinical society guidelines have introduced more unifying surveillance of CTRCD, although there remains a lack of a universally accepted definition.