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Unpacking Trastuzumab-Induced Cardiomyopathy: A Cardiac Conundrum
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: Received: 30 May 2024 / Approved: 30 May 2024 / Online: 31 May 2024 (09:12:22 CEST)
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Peshin, S.; Modi, S.; Namburu, L.; Rathod, M. Unpacking Trastuzumab-Induced Cardiomyopathy: A Cardiac Conundrum. Hearts 2024, 5, 246-252. Peshin, S.; Modi, S.; Namburu, L.; Rathod, M. Unpacking Trastuzumab-Induced Cardiomyopathy: A Cardiac Conundrum. Hearts 2024, 5, 246-252.
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases are one of the most common causes of death in the United States
of America and the sudden rise of patients having cancer are suffering from cardiovascular
side effects of Chemotherapeutics drugs. Trastuzumab is a potent targeted agent for
HER2-positive cancers though despite its excellent efficacy, the cardiotoxic effects of
Trastuzumab restrict its usage globally. The most severe adverse effect is cardiotoxicity
presents as contractile dysfunction that is reduction in left ventricular systolic function but
the electrophysiological side effects are still not known. Due to these severe life-threatening
side effects, it routinely results in the cessation of Trastuzumab. This review aims to provide
a comprehensive overview of Trastuzumab-induced cardiomyopathy, offering insights into
the mechanisms through which Trastuzumab exerts its cardiotoxic effects, clinical
manifestations, diagnostic strategies, and potential cardioprotective interventions. By
shedding light on the multifaceted aspects of this condition, we hope to emphasize the
importance of early detection and effective management, while highlighting the urgent need
for continued research to optimize the balance between oncological success and
cardiovascular well-being. Cardiologists, oncologists, and researchers stand at the forefront
of this critical intersection between oncology and cardiology, collectively striving to improve
patient outcomes in the era of Trastuzumab therapy.
Keywords
trastuzumab; LV ejection fraction (LVef); immune-mediated; her2; cardiotoxicity
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
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