“In oncological pathology, physical activity and synergy with other specialties such as cardiology are extremely important, to verify the effects of therapy” against cancer “on the cardiovascular system. These events are very welcome to raise awareness of prevention of the two most important pathologies: oncological pathologies and cardiovascular pathologies”. This is how Francesco Fedele, president of the National Institute for Cardiovascular Research (Inrc), explains to Adnkonos Salute the importance of initiatives such as the CardioBreast Dragon Boat Festival, the friendly race between female Dragon Boat teams with women who have undergone breast cancer surgery who, at the end of the performance, share their life and sports experiences.
Taking part in the Roman stage, at the Eur lake, of the event promoted by the Inrc with the collaboration of the Italian Dragon Boat Federation (Fidb) and the unconditional contribution of Daiichi Sankyo Italia, the specialist underlined the importance of “physical activity in women who have had an oncological problem” to combat the risk of lymphedema, depression and also cardiovascular toxicity through sport. “It is good to take care of your heart – warns Fedele – and check that it is in order even before doing physical activity”. Precisely for this reason, during the event, an Inrc camper was available to spectators for free cardiac screenings, offering checks of cardiac function, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, blood pressure monitoring, saturation and control of the lipid profile.
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