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Escalante Barrigón F, Bas C, Tang B, Yang K, Pomares E, García A, Bahar N. Impact of atrial fibrillation in onco-hematological patients in Europe: a targeted literature review. Expert Rev Hematol 2023; 16:617-627. [PMID: 37306506 DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2023.2223926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common complication in cancer patients, and the increased risk associated with certain therapies poses a major challenge. The objective was to determine the clinical and economic burden of AF in onco-hematological patients in Europe. AREAS COVERED A targeted literature review was completed for observational, retrospective and case studies, and reviews on AF in onco-hematology published between January 2010 and 2022 in PubMed, Science Direct, Medes and IBECS. The search was based on epidemiology, cost, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), disease burden and management, and patient journey. Thirty-one studies fulfilled eligibility criteria. Annual incidence of AF during treatment varies up to 25%, and increased with first-generation Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi). Risk factors include age ≥65, prior AF or hypertension, hyperlipidemia and ibrutinib use. Complications are managed with anticoagulants and/or antiarrhythmics, and regular monitoring. When AF is no longer controllable, dose reduction or discontinuation is recommended. No data on costs, HRQoL and patient journey were identified. EXPERT OPINION There is scarce and heterogeneous information on AF in onco-hematology in Europe. Available evidence reports a higher risk of AF associated with first-generation BTKi. Further studies are needed to understand the burden of AF in these patients.
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- Global HEOR, BeiGene, Basel, Switzerland
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Diamond A, Bensken WP, Vu L, Dong W, Koroukian SM, Caimi P. Ibrutinib Is Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Events and Major Bleeding in Older CLL Patients. JACC CardioOncol 2023; 5:233-243. [PMID: 37144107 PMCID: PMC10152196 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccao.2023.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Background Early ibrutinib trials showed an association between ibrutinib use and risk of bleeding and atrial fibrillation (AF) in younger chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients. Little is known about these adverse events in older CLL patients and whether increased AF rates are associated with increased stroke risk. Objectives To compare the incidence of stroke, AF, myocardial infarction, and bleeding in CLL patients treated with ibrutinib with those who were treated without ibrutinib in a linked SEER-Medicare database. Methods The incidence rate of each adverse event for treated and untreated patients was calculated. Among those treated, inverse probability weighted Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to calculate HRs and 95% CIs for the association between ibrutinib treatment and each adverse event. Results Among 4,958 CLL patients, 50% were treated without ibrutinib and 6% received ibrutinib. The median age at first treatment was 77 (IQR: 73-83) years. Compared with those treated without ibrutinib, those treated with ibrutinib had a 1.91-fold increased risk of stroke (95% CI: 1.06-3.45), 3.65-fold increased risk of AF (95% CI: 2.42-5.49), a 4.92-fold increased risk of bleeding (95% CI: 3.46-7.01) and a 7.49-fold increased risk of major bleeding (95% CI: 4.32-12.99). Conclusions In patients a decade older than those in the initial clinical trials, treatment with ibrutinib was associated with an increased risk of stroke, AF, and bleeding. The risk of major bleeding is higher than previously reported and underscores the importance of surveillance registries to identify new safety signals.
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- Akiva Diamond
- Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Address for correspondence: Dr. Akiva Diamond, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, 7200 Cambridge Street, Suite 7B, MS: BCM904, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. @Akiva.Diamond
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- Population Cancer Analytics Shared Resource, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Population Cancer Analytics Shared Resource, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Population Cancer Analytics Shared Resource, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Population Cancer Analytics Shared Resource, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Mete C, Pınar PT. Using a Boron‐Doped Diamond Electrode in Anionic Surfactant Media as an Improved Electrochemical Sensor for the Anticancer Drug Ibrutinib. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Cihat Mete
- Department of Analytical Chemistry Institution of Van Yuzuncu Yil University Van Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Pharmacy
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry Institution of Van Yuzuncu Yil University Van Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Pharmacy
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Zinzani PL, Martelli M, Ferrero S, Gentile M, Laurenti L, Romana Mauro F, Sportoletti P, Tedeschi A, Varettoni M, Visco C. Use of BTK inhibitors with focus on ibrutinib in mantle cell lymphoma: an expert panel opinion statement. Hematol Oncol 2022; 40:518-527. [PMID: 35247223 DOI: 10.1002/hon.2983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The introduction of BTK inhibitors transformed the management of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Ibrutinib, the first-in-class BTK inhibitor is now approved in more than 80 countries and there are over 20 new BTK inhibitors in development. In addition, novel agents show potential clinical activity (alone and in combination) and are in the approval phase and/or being studied in ongoing clinical trials. How does the practicing clinician decide on the optimal therapeutic strategy for this highly heterogenous disease? In July 2020 a group of experts from Italy, convened a meeting to address and provide clarification on a series of outstanding issues in the treatment of MCL with the view of providing clinical guidance on its management. This expert opinion statement represents the panel's collective analysis, evaluation, and recommendations and is made up of a series of questions and answers (in the form of a review of the pertinent literature) designed to replicate those posed by practicing clinicians in Italy but which are applicable to clinical settings worldwide. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Pier Luigi Zinzani
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica e Sperimentale Università Degli Studi, Bologna, Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, 'Sapienza' University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnologies and Health Sciences, Division of Haematology, University of Torino, Torino, Italy/AOU "Città Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino", Torino, Italy
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- Hematology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, 'Sapienza' University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Institute of Hematology-Centro di Ricerche Emato-Oncologiche (CREO), University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Hematology, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Reji M, Shah KK. A Novel Finding of Lichenoid Drug Reaction From Ibrutinib Therapy. Cureus 2022; 14:e22433. [PMID: 35371696 PMCID: PMC8941677 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.22433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Ibrutinib is Burton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other conditions. This drug has been generally thought to be well tolerated, although studies have identified a few distinct adverse effects, including gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, and atrial fibrillation. Regarding cutaneous findings, ibrutinib has only been linked to two self-limiting forms of mild rashes generally. In this report, we discuss a lichenoid drug reaction to ibrutinib in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia severe enough to result in drug discontinuation. This adverse effect has not been previously reported to our knowledge.
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Eyre TA, Hori S, Munir T. Treatment strategies for a rapidly evolving landscape in chronic lymphocytic leukemia management. Hematol Oncol 2021; 40:129-159. [PMID: 34713475 DOI: 10.1002/hon.2943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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With the advent of targeted therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), treatment choice has expanded and patients are living longer. Careful consideration is needed regarding treatment duration and sequence, how best to meet patients' needs, balancing toxicities while improving long-term survival and maximizing depth of response. This review addresses these considerations and discusses current targeted treatment dilemmas. Targeted therapies have dramatically transformed the CLL treatment landscape. Two treatment paradigms have emerged using B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitors (BCL2i) and Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK): (i) fixed duration and (ii) continuous treatment. The BCL2i venetoclax can attain deep remissions with a fixed-duration approach, resulting in high rates of undetectable minimal residual disease (uMRD) in treatment-naïve and relapsed/refractory (R/R) patients with CLL. BTKis such as ibrutinib and acalabrutinib achieve high objective response rates and long-term disease control, although they rarely attain complete response or uMRD status as monotherapy. Numerous studies are evaluating the clinical utility of BTKi and BCL2i as combination therapies, where deep remissions have been found to occur. MRD status may also be a useful marker for deciding when to stop continuous therapy, and randomized trials on MRD-guided treatment strategies are currently ongoing. The current treatment choice between continuous or fixed-duration therapy should be based on comorbidities, risks, preferences, and treatment goals, whilst areas of emerging clinical interest include the potential utility of BTKi-BCL2i combination therapies, as well as an MRD-guided treatment strategies in the future.
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- Toby A Eyre
- Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK
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Ibrutinib in patients with atrial fibrillation - the challenge of thromboembolic prophylaxis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 59:270-277. [PMID: 33913303 DOI: 10.2478/rjim-2021-0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ibrutinib is a novel drug used in haematological malignancies. Its use is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), which, in turn, exposes patients to embolic risk, including stroke. Reducing this risk requires anticoagulant therapy which is a matter of concern in the context of the increased bleeding risk of patients with haematological malignancies. In this context the presence of thrombocytopenia related to haematological disorder, ibrutinib-anticoagulants and ibrutinib-platelets interactions contribute to the amplification of the problem. The correct assessment of the thrombosis vs. haemorrhage balance represents a significant challenge for the clinician. In this paper we discuss practical issues related to anticoagulation in patients treated with ibrutinib and incident AF.
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- Nazanin Falconer
- Pharmacy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane.,Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane.,School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Brisbane.,Centre for Online Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane
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- Pharmacy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane.,Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane.,School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Brisbane.,Centre for Online Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane
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- Pharmacy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane.,Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane.,School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Brisbane.,Centre for Online Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane
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- Pharmacy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane.,Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane.,School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Brisbane.,Centre for Online Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane
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