Cancer Therapy-Related Pulmonary Hypertension: A Review of Mechanisms and Implications for Clinical Practice

Onco-hypertension; a collaboration among oncologists, nephrologists and cardiologists

“…The choice of medications will depend on individual factors and the specific needs of the patient. Here are some medications commonly used to treat hypertension in cancer patients (6,(21)(22)(23) Beta-blockers: Atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol, carvedilol In some cases, cancer treatments themselves may be contributing to hypertension. In such situations, modifying the cancer treatment plan or exploring alternative treatments with a lower likelihood of causing hypertension may be considered (25,26).…”