Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Subject "Cardiotoxicity"
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Aerobic Exercise for Optimizing Cardiopulmonary Fitness in Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated with a Known Cardiotoxic Agent: A Meta-Analysis
(2018-03-01)Cardiotoxicity (CT) is a side effect of cancer treatment that can damage the heart and increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Furthermore, CT and reduced physical activity (PA) contribute to a sustained reduction in ... -
EXERCISE TO PREVENT ANTHRACYCLINE-BASED CARDIOTOXICITY IN INDIVIDUALS WITH BREAST OR HEMATOLOGICAL CANCERS
(2018-07-18)Anthracyclines (ACs) are a powerful anti-cancer drug used to treat a wide range of cancers, including those of the breast and blood. It is well established that ACs can lead to cardiac dysfunction and heart failure well ... -
Mitigating Cardiotoxicity: The Effects of Physical Activity on Echocardiographic Parameters and the Metabolome in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Anthracycline Treatment
(2023-07-28)Metabolomic profiling is a novel technique to identify anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity (CTX). Higher physical activity levels may mitigate this damage. Therefore, the primary objectives of this thesis were to determine ...