Opinion|Videos|August 28, 2024

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

Author(s)Lawrence Karsh, MD, FACS, Stephen J. Freedland, MD, Terence Friedlander, MD

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

Episodes in this series

Lawrence Karsh, MD, FACS, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 1 Prostate Cancer Treatment: The Evolving Therapeutic Landscape

Stephen Freedland, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 2 The Heterogeneity of Prostate Cancer

Stephen Freedland, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 3 The Role of ADT in Localized or Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer

Stephen Freedland, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 4 EMBARK Study: ADT in Nonmetastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Stephen Freedland, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 5 Treatment Considerations in Nonmetastatic CSPC

Terence Friedlander, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 6 Combination Therapies and Intensifications of ADT in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Terence Friedlander, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 7 Treatment Options in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Terence Friedlander, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 8 The Relationship Between Prostate Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

Stephen Freedland, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 9 Impact of GnRH Agonists and Antagonists on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Prostate Cancer

Lawrence Karsh, MD, FACS, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 10 ADT Treatment Considerations and Unmet Needs in 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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