Bidirectional association between breast cancer and cardiovascular disease: Longitudinal analysis of UK Biobank data

Key Points

• This research examines the relationship between breast cancer and cardiovascular disease over time.
• Utilized longitudinal data from the UK Biobank to analyze health records.
• Evaluated bidirectional associations between breast cancer and cardiovascular disease.
• Employed statistical analyses to determine risk factors.
• Increased risk of cardiovascular disease was observed in individuals with breast cancer.
• Breast cancer patients exhibited higher cardiovascular events compared to other populations.
• Findings suggest a strong bidirectional association that warrants further investigation.