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ArticleDisease markers2015

NT-proBNP as early marker of subclinical late cardiotoxicity after doxorubicin therapy and mediastinal irradiation in childhood cancer survivors.

Amal Zidan, Laila M Sherief, Amera El-sheikh, Safaa H Saleh, Doaa A Shahbah, Naglaa M Kamal, Hanan S Sherbiny, Heba Ahmad

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Article in Disease markers, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Amal ZidanClinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
Laila M SheriefPediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
Amera El-sheikhClinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
Safaa H SalehPediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
Doaa A ShahbahPediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
Naglaa M KamalPediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt.
Hanan S SherbinyPediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
Heba AhmadClinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
Zagazig University · EGCairo University · EG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChildhood cancer survivors treated with anthracyclines and mediastinal irradiation are at risk for late onset cardiotoxicity. AIMS OF THE STUDY: To assess the role of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) as early predictors of late onset cardiotoxicity in asymptomatic survivors of childhood cancer treated with doxorubicin with or without mediastinal irradiation.

methodsA cross-sectional study on 58 asymptomatic survivors of childhood cancer who received doxorubicin in their treatment protocols and 32 asymptomatic Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors who received anthracycline and mediastinal irradiation. Levels of NT-proBNP, TDI, and conventional echocardiography were determined.

resultsThirty percent of survivors had abnormal NT-proBNP levels. It was significantly related to age at diagnosis, duration of follow-up, and cumulative dose of doxorubicin. TDI detected myocardial affection in 20% more than conventional echocardiography. Furthermore, abnormalities in TDI and NT-pro-BNP levels were more common in Hodgkin lymphoma survivors receiving both chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

conclusionsTDI could detect early cardiac dysfunction even in those with normal conventional echocardiography. Measurement of NT-proBNP represents an interesting strategy for detecting subclinical cardiotoxicity. We recommend prospective and multicenter studies to validate the role of NT-proBNP as an early marker for late onset doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity.

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Antineoplastic AgentsBiomarkersCardiotoxicityChildChild, PreschoolDoxorubicinFemaleHeart DiseasesHodgkin DiseaseHumansMaleNatriuretic Peptide, BrainPeptide FragmentsRadiotherapySurvivorsAntineoplastic AgentsBiomarkersDoxorubicinNatriuretic Peptide, BrainPeptide Fragmentspro-brain natriuretic peptide (1-76)

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PMID25960594
PMCPMC4415620
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