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. 2015 Jul;11(4):441–452. doi: 10.2217/fca.15.29

Table 2. . Adverse cardiovascular effects in Hodgkin lymphoma survivors.

Cardiovascular effect Clinical presentation Diagnostic tests
Coronary heart disease
Chest pain, shortness of breath
ECG, exercise or pharmacologic stress testing, CT coronary angiogram
Cardiomyopathy
Systolic and diastolic dysfunction; symptoms of heart failure (e.g., shortness of breath, peripheral edema)
2D echocardiography, cardiac MRI
Valvular heart disease
Heart murmur, symptoms of heart failure (e.g., shortness of breath, peripheral edema)
2D echocardiography
Pericardial disease
Pericardial friction rub, chest pain, hypotension
ECG, 2D echocardiography
Arrhythmia
Palpitations, lightheadedness, dizziness, syncope
ECG, Holter monitor
Cancer-related fatigue Diminished energy, generalized weakness, decreased motivation, emotional tiredness, insomnia Physical activity assessment, quality of life questionnaire