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Cardio-oncology care in Africa: Current trends and disparities

Published: 2 May 2025

Cardio-Oncology 11, 43 (2025).

The emerging discipline of cardio-oncology addresses the cardiovascular complications associated with cancer therapies. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer-related mortality are increasing, the development of cardio-oncology services remains limited.