A cardiologist warns: these 5 medications increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in older people

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5. Some Cancer and Immune-System Treatments

Certain medications used to treat cancer, autoimmune disease, or inflammatory conditions can affect the cardiovascular system.

Depending on the specific treatment, possible effects may include:

High blood pressure
Blood-clot risk
Heart-muscle injury
Abnormal heart rhythms
Changes in blood vessels

These treatments are often medically necessary and potentially lifesaving, so this is not a reason to avoid them.

Instead, doctors may monitor:

Blood pressure
Heart rhythm
Heart function
Blood tests
Symptoms such as chest pain or breathlessness