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Impact of GnRH Agonists and Antagonists on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Prostate Cancer

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Lawrence Karsh, MD, FACS,Stephen J. Freedland, MD

Stephen Freedland, MD, discusses the role of GnRH agonists and antagonists on improving cardiovascular outcomes in patients with prostate cancer.

Video content above is prompted by the following:

  • What insights do data show regarding GnRH agonists and GnRH antagonists and cardiovascular outcomes? If a patient has prior CVD, should they be treated with a GnRH antagonist?
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