Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography as a powerful diagnostic tool of early subclinical cardiotoxicity in cancer patients during and after chemotherapy

Purpose. This article discusses the importance of early diagnosis of cardiotoxicity resulting from
chemotherapy treatment of cancer.
Мaterials and methods. Cardiotoxicity, a side effect of chemotherapy, can manifest at various stages
of treatment and significantly reduce patients' quality of life, increasing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and mortality. The work emphasizes that speckle-tracking echocardiography is an innovative
method for assessing myocardial mechanics, allowing for the detection of subclinical changes in cardiac
function at early stages. The authors examine the principles of speckle-tracking echocardiography, its advantages over traditional diagnostic methods, and the importance of integrating this method into clinical
practice to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.
Conclusions. The article calls for further study of speckle-tracking echocardiography and highlights
its potential role in improving prognosis and quality of life for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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