Pacjent z chorobą nowotworową i ostrym zespołem wieńcowym

Cancers and cardio-vascular diseases occur concomitantly in 1.9–4.2% of patients with these diseases. Due to a rising number of these cases, insight into cardiooncology seems to be obligatory nowadays. In this paper we sought to describe selected issues concerning this topic including mechanisms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) primarily caused by cancer as well as toxic influence of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on cardio-vascular system, especially on coronary arteries and their correlation with ACS. Also bleeding complications and anemia secondary to cancer disease in patients using anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs as a treatment after ACS have been discussed. Finally, management in case of bleeding complications and anemia in patients with ACS and cancer has been presented.