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Tyagi S, Kumar A. Safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors: An updated comprehensive disproportionality analysis and meta-analysis. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2024; 200:104398. [PMID: 38810844 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104398] [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: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The exact safety profile of Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) is unclear so far. AIM The aim of the current study is to analyse the safety profile of ICIs in cancer patients. METHODOLOGY The updated comprehensive disproportionality analysis of post-marketing data using the FAERS database and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) was conducted. Disproportionality measures were calculated in terms of PRR associated with chi-square value and ROR with 95% confidence intervals whereas overall estimate measures with 95% CIs, publication bias and heterogeneity were calculated using RevMan 5.4. The GRADE analysis was also done to check the quality of evidence for each outcome. RESULTS Various novel signals such as cholangitis, encephalitis, anuria, myelosuppression, and cachexia related to different system organ class were identified with ICIs. The sensitivity analysis results have indicated the influence of concomitant drugs on the identified signals. The meta-analysis results have shown a good safety profile of atezolizumab in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and melanoma, pembrolizumab in gastro-oesophageal cancer, urothelial cancer and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), nivolumab in HNSCC as compared to the non-ICI group. CONCLUSION The safety of ICIs is dependent on their types as well as on the types of cancer.
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- Simran Tyagi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi 110017, India.
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Hundal J, Curley T, Hamilton BK. Cardiovascular Considerations in Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2024:10.1007/s11864-024-01240-1. [PMID: 39052206 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-024-01240-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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OPINION STATEMENT Cardiac dysfunction is a serious adverse effect of cancer therapies that can interfere with quality of life and impact long-term survival in patients with cancer. Hematopoietic cell transplantation is a potentially curative therapy for many advanced hematologic malignancies and bone marrow failure syndromes, however is associated with several short- and long-term adverse effects, including importantly, cardiovascular toxicities. The goal of this review article is to describe the cardiovascular events that may develop before, during, and after hematopoietic cell transplantation, review risk factors for short- and long-term cardiovascular toxicities, discuss approaches to cardiovascular risk stratification and evaluation, and highlight the research gaps in the consideration of cardiovascular disease in patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation. Further understanding of cardiovascular events and the factors associated with cardiovascular disease will hopefully lead to novel interventions in managing and mitigating the significant long-term burden of late cardiovascular effects in transplant survivors.
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- Jasmin Hundal
- Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, 9500 Euclid Ave CA60, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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Gergely TG, Drobni ZD, Kallikourdis M, Zhu H, Meijers WC, Neilan TG, Rassaf T, Ferdinandy P, Varga ZV. Immune checkpoints in cardiac physiology and pathology: therapeutic targets for heart failure. Nat Rev Cardiol 2024; 21:443-462. [PMID: 38279046 DOI: 10.1038/s41569-023-00986-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Immune checkpoint molecules are physiological regulators of the adaptive immune response. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), such as monoclonal antibodies targeting programmed cell death protein 1 or cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated protein 4, have revolutionized cancer treatment and their clinical use is increasing. However, ICIs can cause various immune-related adverse events, including acute and chronic cardiotoxicity. Of these cardiovascular complications, ICI-induced acute fulminant myocarditis is the most studied, although emerging clinical and preclinical data are uncovering the importance of other ICI-related chronic cardiovascular complications, such as accelerated atherosclerosis and non-myocarditis-related heart failure. These complications could be more difficult to diagnose, given that they might only be present alongside other comorbidities. The occurrence of these complications suggests a potential role of immune checkpoint molecules in maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis, and disruption of physiological immune checkpoint signalling might thus lead to cardiac pathologies, including heart failure. Although inflammation is a long-known contributor to the development of heart failure, the therapeutic targeting of pro-inflammatory pathways has not been successful thus far. The increasingly recognized role of immune checkpoint molecules in the failing heart highlights their potential use as immunotherapeutic targets for heart failure. In this Review, we summarize the available data on ICI-induced cardiac dysfunction and heart failure, and discuss how immune checkpoint signalling is altered in the failing heart. Furthermore, we describe how pharmacological targeting of immune checkpoints could be used to treat heart failure.
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- Tamás G Gergely
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- HCEMM-SU Cardiometabolic Immunology Research Group, Budapest, Hungary
- MTA-SE Momentum Cardio-Oncology and Cardioimmunology Research Group, Budapest, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
- Adaptive Immunity Lab, Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Erasmus MC, Cardiovascular Institute, Thorax Center, Department of Cardiology, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Pharmahungary Group, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
- HCEMM-SU Cardiometabolic Immunology Research Group, Budapest, Hungary.
- MTA-SE Momentum Cardio-Oncology and Cardioimmunology Research Group, Budapest, Hungary.
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Sharma A, Alexander G, Chu JH, Markopoulos A, Maloul G, Ayub MT, Fidler MJ, Okwuosa TM. Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Cardiotoxicity: A Comparative Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies and Randomized Controlled Trials. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e032620. [PMID: 38761070 PMCID: PMC11179795 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.032620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have uncommon associations with cardiotoxicity, yet these cardiotoxic effects are associated with high mortality. An accurate assessment of risk for cardiotoxicity is essential for clinical decision-making, but data from randomized controlled trials often differ from real-world observational studies. METHODS AND RESULTS A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus was performed, including phase II and III randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies (OSs) reporting myocarditis or pericardial disease, myocardial infarction, or stroke with an immunotherapy. Odds ratios (ORs) were used to pool results between ICIs and other cancer therapy in RCTs and OSs. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline was followed. In total, 54 RCTs (N=38 264) and 24 OSs (N=12 561 455) were included. In RCTs, ICI use resulted in higher risk of myocarditis (OR, 3.55 [95% CI, 2.10-5.98]), pericardial disease (OR, 2.73 [95% CI, 1.57-4.77]), and myocardial infarction (OR, 1.83 [95% CI, 1.03-3.25]), compared with non-ICI (placebo or chemotherapy). In OSs, ICI use was not associated with myocarditis, pericardial disease, or myocardial infarction compared with controls; however, combination ICIs demonstrated higher risk of myocarditis compared with single ICI use (OR, 3.07 [95% CI, 1.28-7.39]). Stroke risk was not increased with use of ICIs in RCTs. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated increased risk of ICI myocarditis, pericardial disease, and myocardial infarction in RCTs but not OSs. Results of this study suggest there are differences between ICI cardiotoxicity risk, possibly suggesting differences in diagnoses and management, in clinical trials versus the OSs.
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- Akash Sharma
- Department of Medicine University at Buffalo-Catholic Health System Buffalo NY
- Center for Global Health Research Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University Chennai India
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- Department of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Iowa City IA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City OK
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh PA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology/Stem cell transplant Rush University Medical Center Chicago IL
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine Rush University Medical Center Chicago IL
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Haj-Yehia E, Mincu RI, Korste S, Lampe L, Margraf SM, Michel L, Mahabadi AA, Ferdinandy P, Rassaf T, Totzeck M. High neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is associated with cancer therapy-related cardiovascular toxicity in high-risk cancer patients under immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Clin Res Cardiol 2024; 113:301-312. [PMID: 37955712 PMCID: PMC10850199 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-023-02327-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cancer therapy-related cardiovascular toxicity (CTR-CVT) from immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy is still incompletely characterized, and patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease represent a particularly high-risk cohort. Valid parameters for risk stratification of these patients are missing. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been shown to predict mortality and adverse events in other cardiovascular cohorts. The present study aims to examine the predictive capacity of NLR for risk stratification of patients particularly vulnerable for CTR-CVT under ICI therapy. METHODS We performed an analysis of 88 cancer patients (69 ± 11 years, 25% female) with pre-existing cardiovascular disease under ICI therapy from the prospective Essen Cardio-Oncology Registry (ECoR). NLR was assessed at patient enrollment and the population was divided through receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve analysis in patients with low (< 4.57) and high (≥ 4.57) NLR. Endpoint was the whole spectrum of CTR-CVT, according to the European guidelines on cardio-oncology. The median follow-up was 357 days (interquartile range (IQR): 150-509 days). RESULTS We observed 4 cases of myocarditis, 17 cases of vascular toxicity, 3 cases of arterial hypertension, 22 cases of arrhythmia or QTc prolongation and 17 cases of cardiovascular dysfunction. NLR was associated with overall CTR-CVT by univariable Cox regression (hazard ratio (HR): 1.443; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.082-1.925; p = 0.013). However, this association was attenuated after adjusting for further confounders. CONCLUSION NLR is moderately associated with CTR-CVT in cancer patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease under ICI therapy. Surveillance of NLR during ICI therapy might be an effective and economically biomarker for risk stratification in these high-risk patients.
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- Elias Haj-Yehia
- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Pharmahungary Group, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany.
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Shalata W, Steckbeck R, Abu Salman A, Abu Saleh O, Abu Jama A, Attal ZG, Shalata S, Alnsasra H, Yakobson A. Perimyocarditis Associated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:224. [PMID: 38399513 PMCID: PMC10890382 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60020224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Patient prognoses have been significantly enhanced by immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), altering the standard of care in cancer treatment. These novel antibodies have become a mainstay of care for metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) patients. Several types of adverse events related to ICIs have been identified and documented as a result of the launch of these innovative medicines. We present here a 74-year-old female patient with a stage IV lung adenocarcinoma, treated with nivolumab plus ipilimumab, who developed perimyocarditis two weeks after receiving the third cycle of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. The patient was diagnosed using troponin levels, computed tomography (CT) angiography, and echocardiography. After hospitalization, her cardiac condition was successfully resolved with corticosteroids, colchicine, and symptomatic treatment. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the rarest cases to be reported of perimyocarditis as a toxicity of immunotherapy in a patient treated for adenocarcinoma of the lung.
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- Walid Shalata
- The Legacy Heritage Oncology Center and Dr. Larry Norton Institute, Soroka Medical Center & Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel
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- Medical School for International Health and Sciences, Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel
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- Cardiology Department, Soroka Medical Center & Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Emek Medical Centre, Afula 18341, Israel
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- The Legacy Heritage Oncology Center and Dr. Larry Norton Institute, Soroka Medical Center & Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel
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- Medical School for International Health and Sciences, Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel
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- Nutrition Unit, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya 22000, Israel
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- Cardiology Department, Soroka Medical Center & Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel
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- The Legacy Heritage Oncology Center and Dr. Larry Norton Institute, Soroka Medical Center & Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel
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Chang CH, Huang SH, Huang HY, Lin MH, Lee CS, Lee HF, Hsieh JCH, Cheng CY. Major adverse cardiovascular events in advanced-stage lung cancer: a multicenter cohort study. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2024; 16:17588359231221907. [PMID: 38249337 PMCID: PMC10798069 DOI: 10.1177/17588359231221907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Background Lung cancers are common worldwide. First-line targeted therapy and chemotherapy are both standard treatments in the current guidelines. With the development of new anticancer therapy, the lifespan of patients with late-stage lung cancer has increased. Cardiovascular events can occur during cancer treatment. This observational study aimed to report the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) after cancer treatment using real-world data. Objectives Patients diagnosed with advanced-stage lung cancer between January 2011 and December 2017 were enrolled. Data were collected from the Chang Gung Research Database (CGRD). Design Retrospective cohort study. Methods Baseline characteristics, clinical stages, pathologies, and outcomes were retrieved from the CGRD. Results We identified 4406 patients with advanced lung cancer, of whom 2197 received first-line epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) therapy and 2209 received first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. Most patients in the first-line EGFR-TKI group were never-smokers (74.9%), whereas those in the first-line chemotherapy group were ever-smokers (66.0%). The incidence of MACE was not significantly different between the two groups (12.0% versus 11.9%, p = 0.910). However, the incidence of ischemic stroke was higher in the first-line EGFR-TKI group than in the first-line chemotherapy group (3.9% versus 1.9%, p < 0.001). Conclusion MACEs are common in patients with advanced-stage lung cancer during treatment. The incidence of MACE was similar between the first-line EGFR-TKI therapy and first-line chemotherapy groups. Although more patients in the EGFR-TKI group were female and never-smokers, the risk of ischemic stroke was higher in patients who received first-line EGFR-TKI therapy than in those who received first-line chemotherapy.
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- Chih-Hao Chang
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, New Taipei Municipal Tucheng Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Department of Thoracic Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Branch, 5, Fuxing Street, Guishan District, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, New Taipei Municipal Tucheng Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Department of Thoracic Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Branch, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, New Taipei Municipal Tucheng Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Department of Thoracic Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Branch, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Health Information and Epidemiology Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, New Taipei Municipal Tucheng Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Department of Thoracic Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Branch, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, New Taipei City Municipal Tucheng Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- The Cardiovascular Department, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Branch, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, New Taipei City Municipal Tucheng Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch, No. 8, Sec. W., Jiapu Rd., Puzi City, Chiayi County 613 , Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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Shao J, Liu C, Wang J. Advances in research on molecular markers in immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis. CANCER INNOVATION 2023; 2:439-447. [PMID: 38125765 PMCID: PMC10730003 DOI: 10.1002/cai2.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) play a crucial role in the immunotherapy of malignant tumors, preventing immune evasion by tumor cells and activating autoimmune cells to eliminate the tumor. Despite their proven effectiveness in antitumor therapy, potential immune-related adverse effects must be recognized, particularly ICI-associated myocarditis (ICIAM). ICIAM is the most lethal form of organ immunotoxicity, with a significant impact on short-term mortality. However, ICIAM is predominantly asymptomatic or mildly nonspecific. It is difficult to diagnose, especially due to the lack of unique molecular markers. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the progress made in identifying molecular markers for ICIAM.
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- Jun Shao
- Department of General MedicineFirst Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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- Western Medical Branch of PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of General MedicineFirst Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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Shalata W, Attal ZG, Shhadi R, Abu Salman A, Abu Jama A, Shalata S, Halumi K, Yakobson A. Tolerated Re-Challenge of Immunotherapy in a Patient with ICI Associated Myocarditis: A Case Report and Literature Review. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1946. [PMID: 38003995 PMCID: PMC10673034 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59111946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Many different types of cancer can be treated with immunotherapy drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). These drugs have altered the landscape of cancer treatment options since they function by triggering a stronger immune response to malignancy. As expected, ICIs' modification of immune regulatory controls leads to a wide range of organ/gland-specific immune-related side effects. These adverse effects are uncommonly deadly and typically improve by discontinuing treatment or administering corticosteroid drugs. As a result of a number of factors-including a lack of specificity in the clinical presentation, the possibility of overlap with other cardiovascular and general medical illnesses, difficulties in diagnosis, and a general lack of awareness-the true incidence of ICI-associated myocarditis is likely underestimated. Currently, protocols for the surveillance, diagnosis, or treatment of this condition are unclear. Several questions remain unanswered, such as how to best screen for this rare toxin, what tests should be run on patients who are suspected of having it, how to treat myocarditis once it has developed, and who is at most risk. In this article, we provide a case study of ICI-associated myocarditis and explain its key characteristics and treatment options.
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- Walid Shalata
- The Legacy Heritage Cancer Center & Larry Norton Institute, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
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- Medical School for International Health, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
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- Cardiology Division, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
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- The Legacy Heritage Cancer Center & Larry Norton Institute, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
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- Nutrition Unit, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya 22000, Israel
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- The Legacy Heritage Cancer Center & Larry Norton Institute, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
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- The Legacy Heritage Cancer Center & Larry Norton Institute, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
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Gawlik M, Zimodro JM, Gąsecka A, Filipiak KJ, Szmit S. Cardiac Arrhythmias in Oncological Patients-Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Management within the Context of the New ESC 2022 Guidelines. Curr Oncol Rep 2023; 25:1107-1115. [PMID: 37589940 PMCID: PMC10556148 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-023-01445-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To provide an update on epidemiology, risk factors, and management of cardiac arrhythmias in oncological patients within the context of the new European Society of Cardiology 2022 guidelines on cardio-oncology. RECENT FINDINGS One of the side effects of different chemotherapeutics is their pro-arrhythmic activity. Both atrial and ventricular arrhythmias may be induced by cancer itself or by anticancer treatment. Recent studies report on the cardiotoxic activity of such promising therapies as BRAF and MEK inhibitors, or CAR-T therapy. Risk factors of arrhythmias in oncological patients overlap with cardiovascular diseases risk factors, but there are some groups of anticancer drugs that increase the risk of cardiotoxicity. It is crucial to be aware of the risks associated with the oncological treatment and know how to act in case of cardiotoxicity.
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- Michał Gawlik
- 1st Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1st Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1st Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Maria Skłodowska-Curie Medical Academy in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Cardio-Oncology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Institute of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Warsaw, Poland
- Clinic of Oncological Diagnostics and Cardio-Oncology, Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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Machado AP, Ratliff H, Abdelwahab A, Vohra MH, Kuang A, Shatila M, Khan MA, Shafi MA, Thomas AS, Philpott J, Alhalabi O, Wang Y. The Safety of Immunosuppressants Used in the Treatment of Immune-Related Adverse Events due to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: a Systematic Review. J Cancer 2023; 14:2956-2963. [PMID: 37859810 PMCID: PMC10583582 DOI: 10.7150/jca.87335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Purpose: Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) use can lead to immune-related adverse events (irAEs) that require treatment with immunosuppressive medications in moderate to severe cases. Oncology society guidelines recommend systemic steroids and immunosuppressants such as infliximab and vedolizumab for the treatment of refractory cases. Limited information is available about the safety profile and potential adverse effects of these immunosuppressants. We have investigated the safety profile of multiple immunosuppressants which are used in the treatment of ICI-related irAEs. Methods: We performed a systematic review of studies reporting irAEs, from ICI use, and their medical management with immunosuppressants in adult cancer patients. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov from inception through September 1, 2022, using the following keywords or their equivalents: ICI, immunosuppressant, and irAE. We extracted observational studies and clinical trials that matched our criteria. A random effects model was used to estimate the overall incidence of infections associated with the treatment of irAEs. Results: Among the 11 studies included in this review (1036 total patients), melanoma (548 patients, 52.9%) was the most common primary cancer, followed by lung cancer (139 patients, 13.4%) and genitourinary cancers (131 patients, 12.6%). PD-1/PD-L1 monotherapy (460 patients, 44.4%) was used most, followed by a combination of PD-1/PD-L1 and CTLA-4 therapy (350 patients, 33.8%) and CTLA-4 monotherapy (226 patients, 22%). A total of 1024 (98.8%) patients had their irAEs treated with systemic steroids with majority having colitis and hepatobiliary irAEs; 335 patients (32.3%) were also treated with infliximab (mainly for colitis). Our review found 22.3% of patients treated for irAEs developed infectious adverse events (95% CI: 15.6%-29.1%, p<0.001). Among the 3 studies reporting the types of infections (41 total patients), bacterial (80.5%), followed by fungal (36.6%), infections were most common. Conclusions: Adverse events from irAE treatment occurred in about one-third of patients that received either steroids or a combination of steroids and other immunosuppressants. Clinicians should be aware of these immunosuppressant-related adverse effects, which can negatively impact cancer treatment and patient outcomes, when treating irAEs and consider shortening treatment duration or using alternative strategies when possible to mitigate these complications, future prospective studies should further investigate the safety of immunosuppressants in treating irAEs.
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- Antonio Pizuorno Machado
- Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Toribio-García I, Olivares-Hernández A, Miramontes-González JP, Domínguez LP, Martín García A, Eiros Bachiller R, Figuero-Pérez L, Garijo Martínez M, Roldán Ruiz J, Bellido Hernández L, Fonseca-Sánchez E, Luis Sánchez P, del Barco-Morillo E. Cardiotoxicity Secondary to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in the Elderly: Safety in Real-World Data. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4293. [PMID: 37686569 PMCID: PMC10486692 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15174293] [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: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Immunotherapy represents a key pillar of cancer treatments, with high response rates and long survival. Its use is increasing, mainly at the expense of the geriatric population due to the ageing of this population. However, despite its benefit, its safety in certain areas such as cardiotoxicity is largely unknown. The aim of this study is to assess the safety of immunotherapy in elderly patients using real-world data. METHODS This is an ambispective study of patients ≥ 70 years old with solid tumours who were treated with immunotherapy at the University Hospital of Salamanca. Cardiotoxicity was assessed using the CTCAEv5.0 criteria. RESULTS In total, 195 patients were included (76.9% male and 23.1% female), with a mean age of 75 years [70-93]. The percentage of patients with cardiotoxicity was 1.54%; 1.35% of patients with previous heart disease were diagnosed with cardiotoxicity, and 1.65% of those without previous heart disease were diagnosed with cardiotoxicity. The median time from the initiation of treatment until the cardiac event was 45 days [14-96]. The most frequent toxicity was myocarditis in 66.7% of patients, followed by arrhythmias in 33.3% of patients. CONCLUSIONS Immunotherapy is shown to be a safe treatment in elderly cancer patients in terms of cardiotoxicity. The event rate shows no difference between patients with or without cardiac comorbidity.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (L.P.D.); (L.F.-P.); (M.G.M.); (J.R.R.); (L.B.H.); (E.F.-S.)
- Institute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (A.M.G.); (R.E.B.); (P.L.S.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Rio Hortega, 47012 Valladolid, Spain;
- Department of Medicine, University of Valladolid, 45005 Valladolid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (L.P.D.); (L.F.-P.); (M.G.M.); (J.R.R.); (L.B.H.); (E.F.-S.)
- Institute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (A.M.G.); (R.E.B.); (P.L.S.)
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- Institute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (A.M.G.); (R.E.B.); (P.L.S.)
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (A.M.G.); (R.E.B.); (P.L.S.)
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (L.P.D.); (L.F.-P.); (M.G.M.); (J.R.R.); (L.B.H.); (E.F.-S.)
- Institute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (A.M.G.); (R.E.B.); (P.L.S.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (L.P.D.); (L.F.-P.); (M.G.M.); (J.R.R.); (L.B.H.); (E.F.-S.)
- Institute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (A.M.G.); (R.E.B.); (P.L.S.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (L.P.D.); (L.F.-P.); (M.G.M.); (J.R.R.); (L.B.H.); (E.F.-S.)
- Institute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (A.M.G.); (R.E.B.); (P.L.S.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (L.P.D.); (L.F.-P.); (M.G.M.); (J.R.R.); (L.B.H.); (E.F.-S.)
- Institute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (A.M.G.); (R.E.B.); (P.L.S.)
- Department of Medicine, University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (L.P.D.); (L.F.-P.); (M.G.M.); (J.R.R.); (L.B.H.); (E.F.-S.)
- Institute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (A.M.G.); (R.E.B.); (P.L.S.)
- Department of Medicine, University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (A.M.G.); (R.E.B.); (P.L.S.)
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
- Department of Medicine, University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (L.P.D.); (L.F.-P.); (M.G.M.); (J.R.R.); (L.B.H.); (E.F.-S.)
- Institute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (A.M.G.); (R.E.B.); (P.L.S.)
- Department of Medicine, University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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Soltani M, Sokoloff LJ, Fradley MG. Cardiotoxicities of Non-Chemotherapeutic Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatments. Curr Oncol Rep 2023; 25:923-935. [PMID: 37249834 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-023-01427-z] [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] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Although mortality rates have declined significantly in recent years, breast cancer remains the second most common cause of cancer death in women, with rates significantly higher among women with metastatic disease. New therapeutic agents have improved the prognosis of patients with metastatic breast cancer but raise concerns around the risk of cardiovascular disease. This review aims to discuss the oncologic treatment of the different subtypes of breast cancer along with the cardiac complications associated with each therapy. RECENT FINDINGS This article emphasizes human epidermal growth factor receptor targeted therapies with a focus on incidence of cardiotoxicity, reversibility, long-term outcomes, and management in high-risk patients. This review will address the use of cardiac biomarkers to monitor for toxicity, as well as the utility of cardiac imaging, including global longitudinal strain as a prognostic factor. We will also include recent findings on tyrosine kinase inhibitors, cyclin dependent kinase 4/6, and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Cardiotoxicity may lead to premature discontinuation of novel cancer therapies; optimizing cardiovascular risk factors and close monitoring for cardiotoxicity allow patients to maximize their oncologic and cardiovascular outcomes.
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- Marwa Soltani
- Division of Cardiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine East Pavilion 2nd Floor, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, 100 Centrex, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine East Pavilion 2nd Floor, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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Kim KH, Baek YH, Kang YW, Yoon BA, Moon SY. A Case of Transverse Myelitis Following Treatment with Atezolizumab for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY = TAEHAN SOHWAGI HAKHOE CHI 2023; 82:35-39. [PMID: 37489081 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2023.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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The results of the IMbrave150 study have led to widespread use of the combination therapy of atezolizumab and bevacizumab as a first-line treatment for unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Compared to traditional cytotoxic chemotherapy agents, immune checkpoint inhibitors show a spectrum of side effects ranging from mild side effects such as skin rash to potentially severe systemic effects such as myocarditis. We present a case of transverse myelitis diagnosed during the treatment of HCC with atezolizumab and bevacizumab combination therapy.
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- Kyung Han Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Dolmatova E, Waheed N, Olson BM, Patel SA, Mandawat A. The Intersection of Prostate Cancer and Hypertension: a Call to Action. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2023; 24:892-905. [PMID: 37191906 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-023-01094-z] [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] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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OPINION STATEMENT With improvements in treatment and survival from prostate cancer, comorbid cardiac conditions will significantly impact overall morbidity and mortality from prostate cancer. Hypertension is a well-established cardiovascular risk factor that increases the risk of heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke. Therapies used in the treatment of prostate cancer, including GnRH agonists, GnRH antagonists, enzalutamide, abiraterone, and others, can directly or indirectly increase the risk of hypertension. In this paper, we review the evidence available on the incidence and mechanism of hypertension in prostate cancer patients. In addition, we provide recommendations on the assessment, treatment, and future directions for hypertension management in the prostate cancer population. We propose an individualized goal for blood pressure in prostate cancer patients, balancing the target goal of 130/80 mmHg with common comorbidities of frailty, orthostatic symptoms, and imbalance in this population. The presence of additional comorbidities (myocardial infarction, heart failure, renal disease, diabetes) can assist in preference of anti-hypertensive drugs.
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Cardio-Oncology Center of Excellence, Emory University, 1365B Clifton Rd NE Suite 4000, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA.
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Yousif LI, Screever EM, Versluis D, Aboumsallem JP, Nierkens S, Manintveld OC, de Boer RA, Meijers WC. Risk Factors for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Cardiovascular Toxicities. Curr Oncol Rep 2023; 25:753-763. [PMID: 37079251 PMCID: PMC10256640 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-023-01414-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have improved the field of cancer, especially in patients with advanced malignancies. Nevertheless, cardiovascular immune-related adverse events (irAEs) with high mortality and morbidity have been observed, including myocarditis, pericarditis, and vasculitis. To date, only a few clinical risk factors have been described and are currently being investigated. RECENT FINDINGS In this review, we address the four most prevailing risk factors for cardiovascular irAEs. ICI combination therapy is a predominant risk factor for developing ICI-mediated myocarditis. Additionally, ICI combined with other anti-cancer treatments (e.g., tyrosine kinase inhibitors, radiation, chemotherapy) seems to increase the risk of developing cardiovascular irAEs. Other risk factors include female sex, pre-existing cardiovascular disease, and specific tumors, on which we will further elaborate in this review. An a priori risk strategy to determine who is at risk to develop these cardiovascular irAEs is needed. Insights into the impact of risk factors are therefore warranted to help clinicians improve care and disease management in these patients.
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- Laura I. Yousif
- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Erasmus University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Erasmus University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Graduate School of Life Science, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80125, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Erasmus University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Translational Immunology, Utrecht University, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584CS Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Erasmus University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Erasmus University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Erasmus University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Khalil R, Green RJ, Sivakumar K, Varandani P, Bharadwaj S, Mohapatra SS, Mohapatra S. Withaferin A Increases the Effectiveness of Immune Checkpoint Blocker for the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3089. [PMID: 37370701 PMCID: PMC10295988 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15123089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Treatment of late-stage lung cancers remains challenging with a five-year survival rate of 8%. Immune checkpoint blockers (ICBs) revolutionized the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by reactivating anti-tumor immunity. Despite achieving durable responses, ICBs are effective in only 20% of patients due to immune resistance. Therefore, synergistic combinatorial approaches that overcome immune resistance are currently under investigation. Herein, we studied the immunomodulatory role of Withaferin A (WFA)-a herbal compound-and its effectiveness in combination with an ICB for the treatment of NSCLC. Our in vitro results show that WFA induces immunogenic cell death (ICD) in NSCLC cell lines and increases expression of the programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1). The administration of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), a reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger, abrogated WFA-induced ICD and PD-L1 upregulation, suggesting the involvement of ROS in this process. Further, we found that a combination of WFA and α-PD-L1 significantly reduced tumor growth in an immunocompetent tumor model. Our results showed that WFA increases CD-8 T-cells and reduces immunosuppressive cells infiltrating the tumor microenvironment. Administration of NAC partially inhibited the anti-tumor response of the combination regimen. In conclusion, our results demonstrate that WFA sensitizes NSCLC to α-PD-L1 in part via activation of ROS.
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- Roukiah Khalil
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Taneja School of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
- Taneja School of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
- Department of Veterans Affairs, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
- Department of Veterans Affairs, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Palmieri V, Vietri MT, Montalto A, Montisci A, Donatelli F, Coscioni E, Napoli C. Cardiotoxicity, Cardioprotection, and Prognosis in Survivors of Anticancer Treatment Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: Unmet Needs. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15082224. [PMID: 37190153 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15082224] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Anticancer treatments are improving the prognosis of patients fighting cancer. However, anticancer treatments may also increase the cardiovascular (CV) risk by increasing metabolic disorders. Atherosclerosis and atherothrombosis related to anticancer treatments may lead to ischemic heart disease (IHD), while direct cardiac toxicity may induce non-ischemic heart disease. Moreover, valvular heart disease (VHD), aortic syndromes (AoS), and advanced heart failure (HF) associated with CV risk factors and preclinical CV disease as well as with chronic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction may also occur in survivors of anti-carcer treatments. METHODS Public electronic libraries have been searched systematically looking at cardiotoxicity, cardioprotection, CV risk and disease, and prognosis after cardiac surgery in survivors of anticancer treatments. RESULTS CV risk factors and disease may not be infrequent among survivors of anticancer treatments. As cardiotoxicity of established anticancer treatments has been investigated and is frequently irreversible, cardiotoxicity associated with novel treatments appears to be more frequently reversible, but also potentially synergic. Small reports suggest that drugs preventing HF in the general population may be effective also among survivors of anticancer treatments, so that CV risk factors and disease, and chronic inflammation, may lead to indication to cardiac surgery in survivors of anticancer treatments. There is a lack of substantial data on whether current risk scores are efficient to predict prognosis after cardiac surgery in survivors of anticancer treatments, and to guide tailored decision-making. IHD is the most common condition requiring cardiac surgery among survivors of anticancer treatments. Primary VHD is mostly related to a history of radiation therapy. No specific reports exist on AoS in survivors of anticancer treatments. CONCLUSIONS It is unclear whether interventions to dominate cancer- and anticancer treatment-related metabolic syndromes, chronic inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction, leading to IHD, nonIHD, VHD, HF, and AoS, are as effective in survivors of anticancer treatments as in the general population. When CV diseases require cardiac surgery, survivors of anticancer treatments may be a population at specifically elevated risk, rather than affected by a specific risk factor.
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- Vittorio Palmieri
- Unit of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Department, Azienda Ospedaliera di Rilevanza Nazionale "San Sebastiano e Sant'Anna", 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, School of Medicine, "Luigi Vanvitelli" University of Campania, 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Department, Azienda Ospedaliera di Rilevanza Nazionale "San Sebastiano e Sant'Anna", 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Intensive Care, Cardiothoracic Department, ASST Spedali Civili, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, 20161 Milan, Italy
- Cardiac Surgery, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences (DAMSS), "Luigi Vanvitelli" University of Campania School of Medicine, 80100 Naples, Italy
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Ndjana Lessomo FY, Wang Z, Mukuka C. Comparative cardiotoxicity risk of pembrolizumab versus nivolumab in cancer patients undergoing immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: A meta-analysis. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1080998. [PMID: 37064101 PMCID: PMC10090546 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1080998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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ObjectiveRecently, several researchers have reported the incidence of cardiac-related toxicities occurring with nivolumab (Opdivo) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda). There is still a need for balance between oncology treatment efficacy and reduction of cardiotoxicity burden in immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-treated patients. Thus, the primary aim was to determine whether pembrolizumab or nivolumab would present with a greater risk for cardiotoxicity reports.Materials and methodsThis meta-analysis was performed with respect to the MOOSE reporting guidelines. Studies were retrieved by searching PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar; the search terms were Keytruda or Pembrolizumab, PD1 inhibitors, anti-PD1 drugs, Nivolumab or Opdivo, and cardiotoxicities or cardiac toxicity. The study was restricted to original articles investigating ICI-induced cardiac immune-related adverse events (irAEs). The targeted population was cancer patients treated with either pembrolizumab or nivolumab monotherapy, of which those with records of any cardiac events following the therapy were labeled as events. The measures used to achieve the comparison were descriptive proportions, probabilities, and meta-analysis pooled odds ratios (ORs).ResultsFifteen studies were included in this meta-analysis. Nivolumab accounted for 55.7% cardiotoxicity and pembrolizumab, for 27.31% (P = 0.027). The meta-analysis was based on the Mantel–Haenszel method, and the random-effect model yielded a pooled OR = 0.73 (95% CI [0.43–1.23] P = 0.24), with considerable heterogeneity (I2 = 99% P = 0). Hence, the difference in cardiotoxicity odds risk between pembrolizumab and nivolumab was not statistically significant. On subgroup analysis based on cardiotoxicity type, the “myocarditis” subgroup in which there was no statistical heterogeneity was associated with a significant cardiotoxicity risk increase with pembrolizumab (OR = 1.30 [1.07;1.59], P< 0.05; I2 = 0%, Ph = 0.4).ConclusionTo our knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis to compare the cardiotoxicity potentials of nivolumab and pembrolizumab. In contrast to previous reports, the overall findings here demonstrated that nivolumab-induced cardiotoxicity was more commonly reported in the literature than pembrolizumab; however, myocarditis seemed more likely to occur with pembrolizumab therapy.
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- Cardiovascular Internal Medicine Department, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Internal Medicine Department, MANSA General Hospital, Mansa, Luapula, Zambia
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Li X, Wen J, Li H, Huang Y, Zhou H. Cardiac infarction caused by PD-1 inhibitor during small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ureter treatment: A case report. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1114397. [PMID: 37035192 PMCID: PMC10073532 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1114397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Although small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ureter (ureteral SCNEC) is rare, it always leads to a poor prognosis. Also, no treatment recommendation has been given for ureteral SCNEC, with only PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors being used for its treatment. Here, we report a case of atypical symptoms of cardiac infarction caused by a PD-1 inhibitor used in the treatment of ureteral SCNEC and hope to address concerns regarding the possible cardiac toxicity caused by PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in ureteral SCNEC patients.
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- Xiaoying Li
- Department of Oncology, the People’s Hospital of Yubei District of Chongqing City, Chongqing, China
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Chen R, Zhou M, Zhu F. Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Related to Cardiotoxicity. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2022; 9:jcdd9110378. [PMID: 36354777 PMCID: PMC9697232 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd9110378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have now emerged as a mainstay of treatment for various cancers. Along with development of ICIs, immune-related adverse effects (irAEs) have aroused wide attention. The cardiac irAE, one of the rare but potentially fatal effects, have been reported recently. However, the clinical comprehension of cardiac irAEs remains limited and guidelines are inadequate for cardio-oncologists to tackle the problem. In this review, we have summarized current classifications of, manifestations of, potential mechanisms of, and treatment for ICI-related myocardial injury in order to provide some clues for the understanding of cardiac irAEs in clinical work.
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- Ru Chen
- Department of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- Clinic Center of Human Gene Research, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, National Ministry of Health of the People’s Republic of China and National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Wuhan 430022, China
- Correspondence: (M.Z.); (F.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- Clinic Center of Human Gene Research, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- Correspondence: (M.Z.); (F.Z.)
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Quagliariello V, Passariello M, Di Mauro A, Cipullo C, Paccone A, Barbieri A, Palma G, Luciano A, Buccolo S, Bisceglia I, Canale ML, Gallucci G, Inno A, De Lorenzo C, Maurea N. Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy increases systemic SDF-1, cardiac DAMPs Fibronectin-EDA, S100/Calgranulin, galectine-3, and NLRP3-MyD88-chemokine pathways. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:930797. [PMID: 36158826 PMCID: PMC9505026 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.930797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have significantly changed the oncology clinic in recent years, improving survival expectations in cancer patients. ICI therapy have a broad spectrum of side effects from endocrinopathies to cardiovascular diseases. In this study, pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic effects of short-term ICIs therapy in preclinical models were analyzed. Methods Firstly, in a human in vitro model, human cardiomyocytes co-cultured with hPBMC were exposed to ICIs (with CTLA-4 or PD-1 blocking agents, at 200 nM) for 72 h. After treatment, production of DAMPs and 12 cytokines were analyzed in the supernatant through colorimetric and enzymatic assays. C57/Bl6 mice were treated with CTLA-4 or PD-1 blocking agents (15 mg/kg) for 10 days. Before (T0), after three days (T3) and after treatments (T10), ejection fraction, fractional shortening, radial and longitudinal strain were calculated by using bidimensional echocardiography (Vevo 2100, Fujfilm). Fibrosis, necrosis, hypertrophy and vascular NF-kB expression were analyzed through Immunohistochemistry. Myocardial expression of DAMPs (S100- Calgranulin, Fibronectin and Galectine-3), MyD88, NLRP3 and twelve cytokines have been analyzed. Systemic levels of SDF-1, IL-1β, and IL-6 were analyzed before, during and after ICIs therapy. Results Radial and longitudinal strain were decreased after 10 days of ICIs therapy. Histological analysis of NF-kB expression shows that short-term anti-CTLA-4 or anti-PD-1 treatment increased vascular and myocardial inflammation. No myocardial hypertrophy was seen with the exception of the pembrolizumab group. Myocardial fibrosis and expression of galectin-3, pro-collagen 1-α and MMP-9 were increased after treatment with all ICIs. Both anti-CTLA-4 or anti-PD-1 treatments increased the expression of DAMPs, NLRP3 inflammasome and MyD88 and induced both in vitro and in vivo the secretion of IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-6. Systemic levels of SDF-1, IL-1β and IL-6 were increased during and after treatment with ICIs. Conclusions Short therapy with PD-1 and CTLA-4 blocking agents increases vascular expression of NF-kB, systemic SDF-1, IL-1β, IL-6 levels and myocardial NLRP3, MyD88 and DAMPs expression in preclinical models. A pro-inflammatory cytokine storm was induced in myocardial tissues and in cultured cardiac cells after ICIs therapy. The overall picture of the study suggests new putative biomarkers of ICIs-mediated systemic and myocardial damages potentially useful in clinical cardioncology.
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- Vincenzo Quagliariello
- Division of Cardiology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)- Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy,*Correspondence: Vincenzo Quagliariello
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy,Ceinge-Biotecnologie Avanzate s.c.a.r.l., Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)- Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)- Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)- Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy
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- Animal Facility, Istituto Nazionale Tumori- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)- Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy
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- Animal Facility, Istituto Nazionale Tumori- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)- Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy
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- Animal Facility, Istituto Nazionale Tumori- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)- Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)- Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy
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- Servizi Cardiologici Integrati, Dipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- U.O.C. Cardiologia, Ospedale Versilia, Lido di Camaiore (LU), Camaiore, Italy
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- Cardiologia, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata (CROB) - Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rionero in Vulture, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Ospedale Sacro Cuore Don Calabria, Negrar, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy,Ceinge-Biotecnologie Avanzate s.c.a.r.l., Naples, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)- Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy,Nicola Maurea
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Wu S, Bai H, Zhang L, He J, Luo X, Wang S, Fan G, Sun N. Cardiovascular adverse events induced by immune checkpoint inhibitors: A real world study from 2018 to 2022. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:969942. [PMID: 36035942 PMCID: PMC9399397 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.969942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background The reported rate of cardiovascular adverse events (CAE) caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) is low but potentially fatal. Assess the risk of CAE in cancer patients and compare the incidence of CAE between Chinese developed ICIs and imported ICIs. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on cancer patients treated with ICI for at least four cycles in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University from January 2018 to March 2022. Baseline characteristics, physiological and biochemical values, electrocardiographic and echocardiographic findings were compared between patients with and without CAE. Results Among 495 patients treated with ICIs, CAEs occurred in 64 patients (12.93%). The median time to the event was 105 days (61–202). The patients with low neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (L-NLR) were significantly associated with the risk of developing CAE (hazard ratio HR 3.64, 95% confidence ratio CI 1.86–7.15, P = 0.000). Patients with higher comorbidity burden significantly increased the risk of developing CAE (HR 1.30, 95% CI 1.05–1.61, P = 0.014). Those who received a combination of ICI and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) inhibitors (HR 2.57, 95% CI 1.37–4.84, P = 0.003) or thoracic radiation therapy (HR 32.93, 95% CI 8.81–123.14, P = 0.000) were at a significantly increased risk of developing CAE. Compared to baseline values, creatine kinase is -oenzymes (CK-MB) (95% CI -9.73 to -2.20, P = 0.003) and cardiac troponin I (cTnI) (95% CI -1.06 to -0.06, P = 0.028) were elevated, and the QTc interval prolonged (95% CI -27.07 to -6.49, P = 0.002). Using nivolumab as a control, there was no difference in CAE risk among the eight ICIs investigated. However, the results of the propensity matching showed that programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors had lower CAE occurrence compared with programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitors (adjusted HR = 0.38, P = 0.045). Conclusion Patients who received concurrent VEGFR inhibitors and ICIs had a history of thoracic radiation therapy, L-NLR, and higher comorbidity burden had an increased risk of CAEs. Elevated cTnI, CK-MB, and QTc, can be used to monitor CAEs. There was no significant difference in CAE risks between Chinese domestic and imported ICIs. PD-L1 inhibitors had lower CAE occurrence than PD-1 inhibitors.
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Dong M, Yu T, Zhang Z, Zhang J, Wang R, Tse G, Liu T, Zhong L. ICIs-Related Cardiotoxicity in Different Types of Cancer. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2022; 9:jcdd9070203. [PMID: 35877565 PMCID: PMC9324462 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd9070203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are rapidly developing immunotherapy cancer drugs that have prolonged patient survival. However, ICIs-related cardiotoxicity has been recognized as a rare, but fatal, consequence. Although there has been extensive research based on different types of ICIs, these studies have not indicated whether cardiotoxicity is specific to a type of cancer. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to analyze a variety of ICIs-related cardiotoxicity, focusing on different types of cancer. We found that the incidence of ICIs-related cardiac adverse events (CAEs) and common cardiotoxic manifestations vary with cancer type. This inspired us to explore the underlying mechanisms to formulate targeted clinical strategies for maintaining the cardiovascular health of cancer patients.
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- Mei Dong
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264000, China; (M.D.); (Z.Z.); (J.Z.)
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- Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China;
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264000, China; (M.D.); (Z.Z.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264000, China; (M.D.); (Z.Z.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264000, China;
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China;
- Kent and Medway Medical School, Canterbury CT2 7FS, UK
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China;
- Correspondence: (T.L.); (L.Z.); Tel.: +86-139-0218-3163 (T.L.); +86-159-5355-0726 (L.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264000, China; (M.D.); (Z.Z.); (J.Z.)
- Correspondence: (T.L.); (L.Z.); Tel.: +86-139-0218-3163 (T.L.); +86-159-5355-0726 (L.Z.)
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Zhou B, Li M, Chen T, She J. Case Report: Acute Myocarditis Due to PD-L1 Inhibitor Durvalumab Monotherapy in a Patient With Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:866068. [PMID: 35801208 PMCID: PMC9253414 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.866068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BackgroundDurvalumab, as a PD-L1 inhibitor, is commonly used for the treatment of various cancers. Adverse events associated with the therapy include hepatitis, nephritis, dermatitis, and myocarditis. Especially, myocarditis as an adverse event after PD-L1 inhibitor therapy is characterized for its low incidence and high mortality.Case SummaryHere we present a rare case of a 67-year-old male with lung squamous cell carcinoma complicated with empyema who experienced myocarditis after only PD-L1 inhibitor durvalumab monotherapy. He presented with markedly decrease left ventricular ejection fraction, elevated Natriuretic peptide BNP, Troponin T, Troponin I, ESR, CRP and interleukin-6. The electrocardiogram showed sinus tachycardia, low voltage of limb leads, T wave inversion in anterior waves and V1-V3 QS type. Myocardial injury occurred in a short period and quickly returned to normal after glucocorticoids therapy.ConclusionThis case report is of clinical value for the treatment of PD-L1 related myocarditis.
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- Bo Zhou
- Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- *Correspondence: Bo Zhou
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- Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Cardiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Jianqing She
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