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Autonomic Nervous system association with cardiovascular disease and Breast Cancer

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Expiry Date
: 01/09/2027
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: 3.00 Points
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Autonomic disease is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in breast cancer patients where it can clinically manifest through persistently elevated heart rates and abnormal heart rate variability.

Keywords: Cardiovascular disease; Breast Cancer; Autonomic nervous system

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to bring an awareness for future studies in further understanding direct and indirect effects of cancer and its treatment on the autonomic nervous system in breast cancer patients.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Breast cancer survivors and their increased risk of developing cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.
  2. Several factors that lead to Autonomic dysfunction (AD) of breast cancer patients.
  3. The effect of antineoplastic treatments on the autonomic nervous system of breast cancer patients


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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