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Screening for carcinoid heart disease: Trends and future Perspectives.
Int J Cardiol Cardiovasc Risk Prev
September 2024
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Article Synopsis
- A study evaluated trends in screening for carcinoid heart disease (CHD) over two decades at a tertiary care center, focusing on patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).
- The research found that 85% of patients met expert-recommended screening criteria, but only 40% underwent echocardiogram screening, with a notable increase post-guideline release (from 32% to 70%).
- The findings suggest that using these recommended criteria can significantly enhance early detection of CHD in at-risk patients.